Random thought, Rent is about $1,632/month for a decent place. With a population of 152K, Charleston is a mid-size city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. Cheers. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Xavier Reed
I've lived in East for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The housing market scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. No regrets on my end..
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Sebastian Ramos
Moved here from New York about 7 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to outdoor recreation but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Mia G.
Moved here from Houston about 13 years ago. I genuinely enjoy living here. Still getting used to public transit but Definitely worth checking out..
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Clara Miller
My experience has been mostly positive. I have mixed feelings honestly. The only thing I'd watch out for is safety. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Paisley Nguyen
this is the way
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George O.
not my experience at all
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Liam Ross
Used to live on the Springfield side, now on the Highland side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Abigail B.
I've lived in The Heights for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Miami, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good airport with direct flights
- The outdoor recreation scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for families. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Landon Martinez
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Gabriel Brown
I'm a writer and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Jordan Davis
I've lived in Midtown for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Charlotte, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Strong sense of community
- The nightlife scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for young professionals. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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