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Why I chose Carmel over bigger cities

It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. You can expect to pay around $1,607 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Cooper Long
as a local I can confirm
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brooklyn_rider
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.

I've been here 6 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is excellent.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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