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Christine C. best-worst

Worst things about living in Alexandria

Look, I love Alexandria, but let's be real about the downsides:

Traffic can be bad during rush hour
Property taxes are high
Not much to complain about honestly

Don't get me wrong, it's still a great place overall. But people should know what they're getting into.
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Daniel R.
Weather is the biggest factor for us. Four seasons are nice, not too extreme either way.
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Christine C.
Check out the Old Town area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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Daniel R.
If you can afford it, Riverside is the best place to live. Period.
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Daniel R.
Respectfully disagree about the job market. In my experience, there are good opportunities if you network.
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Christine C.
Public transit needs work but they're investing in it. Should improve in next few years.
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Daniel R.
Rent tip: look for places in winter. Prices drop and there's more availability.
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