Considering East Grand Forks vs Nashville -help me decide
First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -East Grand Forks sits at 128.0 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Abigail Nelson
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely hit or miss and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Minneapolis, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Emma Peterson
it depends on the neighborhood
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Nova Wilson
100%
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Emilia Rogers
Used to live on the Highland side, now on the Sunset side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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kc_vivian
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. the quality of life is solid. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Daniel G.
accurate
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portlandlocal2024
My experience has been mostly positive. I genuinely enjoy living here. The only thing I'd watch out for is traffic. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Bruce C.
Can confirm, been here 1 years.
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Jonathan
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much wild but now it's improving.
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Sophie Moore
Used to live on the Midtown side, now on the Pine Hills side. Completely different vibe. it exceeded my expectations.
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Quinn Foster
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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