Everyone knows Milan. The fashion, the opportunities, the energy \u2013 but also the crowds, the noise, the prices, something that not everyone wants to deal with everyday. Just 15 minutes north by train sits Monza, a city of about 123,000 people that’s become the go-to answer for families and expats who want Milan access without Milan chaos. It’s got Europe’s largest walled park. Train connections every 15-30 minutes. All the services you need. And property prices that, while not cheap, are at least somewhat sane compared to Milan. For people who need to be near a major city but don’t want to actually live in one, Monza keeps coming up. But what it\u2019s actually like living in Monza year-round?\u00a0In this article from our long series\u00a0\u201cWhat People Say About Living in\u2026\u201d\u00a0we\u2019ll give you an overview of what it\u2019s actually like living here, using our data and the opinions of actual residents. FIND OUT WHICH ITALIAN CITY IS RIGHT FOR YOU Life in Monza: What People Say The first thing people mention is the quality of life difference compared to Milan. The town feels quieter, cleaner, safer – but most of all practical, as it has all the services you might need…<\/p>\n