Curious what people think. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Hunter Reed
Saving this thread
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Owen Cook
Came here for retirement and stayed because there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The dating scene is honestly improving and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Carson Turner
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Miles Kim
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Oak Park. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in marketing. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.