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Cost of living reality check -Dale City

Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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indy_peyton
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Baltimore 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 Westside. It's average for what you get.

Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in retail. If you're in engineering you might struggle.

People: Generally pretty good. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like seafood.

Definitely worth checking out..
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Mackenzie Jackson
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to Austin it's excellent.
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Eugene M.
I work in marketing here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is pretty good. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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