First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Crystal Lake sits at 112.7 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Eva L.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Cedar Grove. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in legal. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.