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Maya Scott
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Fort Bliss in the winter -how bad?
Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Jonathan Moore
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Austin about 14 years ago. The main reasons were school and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are pricey, gas is improving.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Austin about 14 years ago. The main reasons were school and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are pricey, gas is improving.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Weston Campbell
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from New York about 12 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are competitive, gas is improving.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I'm a project manager who relocated here from New York about 12 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are competitive, gas is improving.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Skylar Brown
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Baltimore about 14 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good internet infrastructure
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Can feel isolated
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are reasonable, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Baltimore about 14 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good internet infrastructure
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Can feel isolated
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are reasonable, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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