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Waylon Rivera best-worst

Best kept secrets of Cape Girardeau, MO

We have two kids and Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts?
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Aria M.
I've lived in East for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Phoenix, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Active local events and festivals
- The safety scene is decent

The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Road conditions need improvement

Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for remote workers. Happy to answer more specific questions..
40 upvotes
Emilia Ortiz
literally same
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Adrian Young
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Matthew C.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Tampa it's better than expected.
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Jordan R.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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chicago_emma
Bought a house here in 2020 and it's not perfect but it works for me. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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