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Hailey Hernandez
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Is Elk Grove Village worth it salary-wise?
Hey, Thoughts? Cheers. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
8 upvotes
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Declan Morgan
thanks for sharing
29 upvotes
Julia Sanders
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from Boston about 6 years ago. The main reasons were weather and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Decent public transit for the size
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are competitive, gas is decent.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hope this helps!.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from Boston about 6 years ago. The main reasons were weather and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Decent public transit for the size
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are competitive, gas is decent.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hope this helps!.
27 upvotes
Adeline R.
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
25 upvotes
dallas_declan
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a contractor who relocated here from New York about 1 years ago. The main reasons were school and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are established, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I'm a contractor who relocated here from New York about 1 years ago. The main reasons were school and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are established, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
17 upvotes
Aurora Robinson
100%
12 upvotes