What idea does the author most likely express by describing the group of people as “no better off than before” in paragraph 1?

They knew that one word, Chicago and that was all they needed to know, at least, until they reached the city. Then, tumbled out of the cars without ceremony, they were no better off than before; they stood staring down the vista of Dearborn Street, with its big black buildings towering in the distance, unable to realize that they had arrived, and why, when they said "Chicago," people no longer pointed in some direction, but instead looked perplexed, or laughed, or went on without paying any attention.

A. person that is successful in one city can bring that success to a new city.

B. Changing locations does not necessarily change a person’s situation in life.

C. People might be rude to strangers before they get to know and help them.

D. Two locations that are far apart can look nearly the same to a person.