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Mackenzie White
housing
Rent vs buy in Columbia — what makes sense?
It's a a mid-size city city with about 127K people.
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Bella Brown
Moved here from San Diego about 14 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to healthcare but Happy to answer more specific questions..
38 upvotes
Everly Gonzalez
Used to live on the Springfield side, now on the Highland side. Completely different vibe. it was the best decision I ever made.
33 upvotes
mesamind2022
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if nightlife matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
21 upvotes
Julian Martin
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Pittsburgh about 12 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Active local events and festivals
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited public transit options
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are established, gas is challenging.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Definitely worth checking out..
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Pittsburgh about 12 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Active local events and festivals
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited public transit options
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are established, gas is challenging.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Definitely worth checking out..
20 upvotes
local_connor51
This.
16 upvotes
Colton Wood
yeah no that's not right
14 upvotes