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Linda D.
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Cost of living reality check — Columbus
OK so I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 15.0%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $182,300, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 204K, Columbus is a mid-size city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Pros:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Limited nightlife
- Not very walkable
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Homelessness issues downtown
The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
Pros:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Limited nightlife
- Not very walkable
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Homelessness issues downtown
The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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