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Gabriel C. moving

Moving to Charleston — what should I know?

OK so The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Benjamin Alvarez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it was the best decision I ever made. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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Riley Torres
Public transit is challenging here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Clara B.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Lakewood. It's challenging for what you get.

Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.

People: Generally excellent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.

No regrets on my end..
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