First post here. My partner and I are Rent is about $925/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 137K people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Jaxon Morgan
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 10 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Old Town side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Bella Gonzalez
yep
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Kai Sanders
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Austin about 9 years ago. The main reasons were weather and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Four distinct seasons
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are affordable, gas is solid.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Jonathan Robinson
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Salt Lake City it's improving.
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Amelia S.
Used to live on the Midtown side, now on the Fairview side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Angel Diaz
Bought a house here in 2024 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Leo James
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 6 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Gerald W.
nah I disagree
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Alexander
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Meadowbrook. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Violet Allen
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Seattle it's average.
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dallas_colton
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 2 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Westside side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
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chicago_nora
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value healthcare, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely solid and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (East) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Atlanta, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Road conditions need improvement.
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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Eliana Morris
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Eugene N.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are pretty good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Hailey W.
This.
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Thomas Kelly
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is average in most areas.
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Henry Patel
My experience has been mostly positive. I genuinely enjoy living here. The only thing I'd watch out for is weather. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Ellie Perez
been saying this for years
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Kayden S.
following this thread
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Brooks Scott
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are challenging, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Savannah Brooks
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 8 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the Eastside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Camila
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 13 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Connor P.
Bought a house here in 2020 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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