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Peyton Green
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Quick question about Benton
Curious what people think. Rent is about $776/month for a decent place.
11 upvotes
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Anna Perez
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great sushi places. it exceeded my expectations.
39 upvotes
Everett Adams
I've been living here for 13 years and I'd say I genuinely enjoy living here. The healthcare is challenging compared to other places I've lived. Overall Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
39 upvotes
Declan L.
Moved here from San Francisco about 11 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to public transit but Hope this helps!.
37 upvotes
Addison M.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is excellent in most areas.
34 upvotes
James M.
I've been living here for 1 years and I'd say it was the best decision I ever made. The food scene is improving compared to other places I've lived. Overall It's not for everyone but it works for us..
33 upvotes
Isaac Gonzalez
yep
26 upvotes
Isabella C.
underrated comment
26 upvotes
Joseph W.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is tough in most areas.
22 upvotes
Wesley Cook
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The housing market is genuinely challenging and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Westside) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. walkability is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
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.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The housing market is genuinely challenging and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Westside) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. walkability is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
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.
21 upvotes
Grace Sanchez
big facts right here
21 upvotes
Austin G.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Seattle it's excellent.
20 upvotes
Parker Cox
facts
16 upvotes
David Watson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 4 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the North side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I've been here 4 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the North side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
9 upvotes
Scarlett Kim
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in tech. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in tech. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
7 upvotes