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Gabriel Taylor qa

Quick question about Derby

Hello, Rent is about $1,721/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $317,400 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I wrong here? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Violet Castillo
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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stlrider2021
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Miami about 6 years ago. The main reasons were family and my partner's job.

Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Lots of new development happening

Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Far from beaches/mountains

Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are affordable, gas is decent.

Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Aubrey Mitchell
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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Wyatt Young
I work in construction here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is hit or miss. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Piper W.
Came here for family and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The job market is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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