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Cheapest neighborhoods in Des Moines?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 8 months ago and The median home value here is around $183,700, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Greyson M.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.

I've been here 15 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is excellent.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the Oak Park side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Hailey Cox
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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Mason
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. I have mixed feelings honestly. Compared to Tampa it's hit or miss.
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Kai Parker
+1
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