Should I get an in-ground or above ground pool?

From Fox News

When deciding on what type of swimming pool is right for one's family, there are many factors to consider.  Cost is obviously a major deciding factor, and will generally drive the decision between an inground pool and an above ground pool.  As this post from Fox News points out, however, cost is not the sole deciding factor.  

Here is an excerpt from the post:

UNDERGROUND VS ABOVEGROUND POOLS: COSTS AND COMPARISONS

From River Pools and Spas

Truth be told, this is not even a fair comparision, as the above ground pool is so different from the concrete inground pool that they are not even in the same ballpark.  The inground vinyl liner pool is a closer cousin to the above ground pool, but even the vinyl liner has so many key differences than an above ground pool that it really is a stretch to compare them. Nevertheless, this post from River Pools and Spas does do a great job in presenting the key differences between these vastly different products, and sheds some light on the entire subject admirably.

Here is an excerpt from the post: