Curious what people think. I'm single, late 30s, and It's a a mid-size city city with about 108K people. Household incomes average around $65,192 in Dearborn. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this?
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Evelyn C.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Sophie Watson
big facts right here
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Serenity
good to know, thanks
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Adeline Gomez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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Paisley Cooper
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Savannah C.
accurate
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Liam Hall
Used to live on the Eastside side, now on the North side. Completely different vibe. the quality of life is solid.
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Easton Gonzalez
facts
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Dylan Anderson
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a social worker, 40, moved here 10 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in Downtown and West, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Great outdoor activities nearby
3. Good healthcare facilities
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The pet-friendliness situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for remote workers. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- West: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Baltimore, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are competitive. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $60K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Autumn Taylor
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 13 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Emma Morris
+1
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Leah G.
nah I disagree
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Silas Morris
We moved here with our family and it's exactly what I was looking for. Schools in Greenfield area are underrated. Kids love it here.
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