Median household income is $47,904, which feels on the lower side for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Bay City sits at 826.4 per 100K. Rent is about $739/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Hudson James
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much reasonable but now it's average.
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Violet Ramos
Can confirm, been here 10 years.
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George B.
My experience has been mostly positive. it's improved dramatically in recent years. The only thing I'd watch out for is dating scene. Other than that, Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Claire M.
My experience has been mostly positive. it was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I'd watch out for is food scene. Other than that, Hope this helps!.
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Nevaeh Ward
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Connor R.
yeah no that's not right
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Gerald M.
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Peyton Bennett
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Nicholas
I've lived in Eastside for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Decent public transit for the size
- The safety scene is average
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for remote workers. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Gianna Johnson
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Lillian Turner
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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Santiago
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Maya Alvarez
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great BBQ places. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Kaylee Evans
I'm a sales manager and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
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