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Willie L. living

Bend quality of life -am I missing something?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $88,792, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do?
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Claire C.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is underrated in most areas.
31 upvotes
Daniel Jackson
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value school system, you'll love it. The traffic is genuinely decent and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Downtown) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Boston, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Piper C.
Used to live on the Maple Ridge side, now on the Pine Hills side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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