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Lily Martin moving

Relocating to Auburn, WA -pros and cons?

Hey, My partner and I are With a population of 85,455, Auburn is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks for reading. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Carson
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a social worker who relocated here from Denver about 3 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and a job opportunity.

Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good healthcare facilities

Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited high-paying job options

Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are wild, gas is pretty good.

Socially, the quality of life is solid. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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