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Cost of living reality check -Granite City
I've been here for 14 years and The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $761 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Granite City sits at 822.9 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,670 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Nice parks and trails
- Plenty of shopping options
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Sprawl everywhere
- Boring for young people
- Chain restaurants dominate
What do you all think? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Nice parks and trails
- Plenty of shopping options
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Sprawl everywhere
- Boring for young people
- Chain restaurants dominate
What do you all think? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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