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Cost of living reality check -Dumas
Hey everyone, It's a a small town city with about 14,362 people. Rent is about $1,029/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Dumas sits at 175.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Close to nature
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Cold winters
- Rising rent prices
- Not very walkable
- Mosquitoes and humidity
The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Close to nature
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Cold winters
- Rising rent prices
- Not very walkable
- Mosquitoes and humidity
The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to.
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