Moving from Raleigh to D'Iberville next month

Emma May 3, 2025

OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a project manager, 46, moved here 3 years ago from Pittsburgh. I've lived in North and Pine Hills, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Friendly community, easy to meet people
3. Good schools in most areas
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Far from beaches/mountains
3. The dating scene situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- North: Great for singles. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Pine Hills: 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 Pittsburgh, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $50K-$140K here.

**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. 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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Abigail R. Apr 29, 2025

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 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 Cedar Grove. It's pretty good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in marketing. If you're in construction you might struggle.

People: Generally pretty good. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: solid. Tons of options if you like BBQ.

Hope this helps!.

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