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Audrey Murphy moving

Moving to Aloha with kids -good idea?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,839 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Gabriel Morgan
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.

I've been here 12 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is tough.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Definitely worth checking out..
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Piper Gomez
nah I disagree
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Robert L.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is job market. it's been a really good experience overall. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Ralph T.
literally same
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