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Allison M. moving

Considering Billings vs New York — help me decide

The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 118K people. Rent is about $1,097/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Ian C.
Hot take but I have mixed feelings honestly. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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