Longtime lurker here, It's a a smaller city city with about 25,821 people. The median home value here is around $171,200, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Anyone in a similar situation? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Emilia Wright
Used to live on the Cedar Grove side, now on the Meadowbrook side. Completely different vibe. the quality of life is solid.
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Savannah Anderson
accurate
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Zoey M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Oak Park. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
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