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Roger H. best-worst

Best kept secrets of East Providence, RI

I'm single, late 50s, and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $79,660 in East Providence. With a population of 46,970, East Providence is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,262/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $322,100 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Great weather
- Growing food scene

Cons:
- Hot summers
- Cold winters
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Not enough green space
I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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milwaukee_jaxon
lol so true
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cora_runner
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's been a really good experience overall. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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kc_adam
I've lived in Riverside for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from San Francisco, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- The community vibe scene is better than expected

The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Homeless population growing downtown

Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for couples. Hope this helps!.
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seattlerunner2022
lol so true
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