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The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $580,500 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thanks for reading. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Jacob Stewart
+1
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Piper Sanchez
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cost of living used to be much manageable but now it's solid.
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Joshua M.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a contractor who relocated here from San Francisco about 2 years ago. The main reasons were work and school.

Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Nice parks and green spaces

Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Limited shopping options

Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is hit or miss.

Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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oakland_luke
We moved here with our family and I have mixed feelings honestly. Schools in Meadowbrook area are challenging. Kids love it here.
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