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Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $53,475, which feels on the lower side for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Landon
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a accountant who relocated here from Denver about 4 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and quality of life.

Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Strong job market in several industries
- Affordable housing options

Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Dating scene is rough

Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are wild, gas is decent.

Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Hope this helps!.
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Dylan Bennett
Moved here from Atlanta about 6 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to pet-friendliness but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Reagan R.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is decent in most areas.
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Eleanor
same here
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Danielle O.
Moved here from LA about 2 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to public transit but Hope this helps!.
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Benjamin Anderson
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I genuinely enjoy living here. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Colton Clark
haha yep pretty much
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