I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider — Aurora sits at 735.4 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 390K people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience? The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Benjamin P.
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Mateo Robinson
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Houston about 13 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are stable, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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