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Silas Nguyen best-worst

Worst things about Columbia nobody talks about

I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $243,500, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,158/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Austin Peterson
Public transit is average here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Evan H.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a nurse who relocated here from Miami about 15 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and a job opportunity.

Pros I've experienced:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening
- Close to major attractions

Cons that are real:
- Can feel isolated
- Far from beaches/mountains

Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is decent.

Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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