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Greyson Morgan moving

Considering Gettysburg vs Orlando -help me decide

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Gettysburg sits at 378.2 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 7,929 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Gettysburg?
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Grace Castillo
Weather-wise, the summers are improving and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Ruby Peterson
exactly what I was thinking
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Randy Y.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Charlotte about 10 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and quality of life.

Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong job market in several industries
- Affordable housing options

Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Chain restaurants dominate

Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are manageable, gas is improving.

Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Hope this helps!.
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Axel Castillo
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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Eugene P.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Jayden P.
Weather-wise, the summers are underrated and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Kennedy Taylor
bump
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Jean P.
thanks for sharing
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