Crime rate is something to consider -Columbia Falls sits at 193.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,003 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Cooper Reyes
not my experience at all
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Isaac Ross
Bought a house here in 2017 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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stl_alexander
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is tough in most areas.
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Everly
Used to live on the Greenfield side, now on the Springfield side. Completely different vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Evelyn Chavez
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in Meadowbrook area are decent. Kids love it here.
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happy_claire91
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Eliana Carter
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want school system, then yeah this place is great. But if dating scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Olivia C.
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Asian places. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Stephanie G.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in North. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Hope this helps!.
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Melanie Phillips
Used to live on the Maple Ridge side, now on the Pine Hills side. Completely different vibe. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Santiago Roberts
facts
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Christian R.
Bought a house here in 2020 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Leonardo M.
I'm a software engineer and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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Wesley N.
I've lived in Sunset for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Strong job market in several industries
- The job market scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for families. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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luna_rider
I've lived in Highland for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good airport with direct flights
- The pet-friendliness scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for couples. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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