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Andrew M. housing

Housing in Grayslake compared to Baltimore

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,434/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Camila Gonzalez
underrated comment
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Abigail Nelson
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Michael Hill
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a contractor, 58, moved here 15 years ago from San Diego. I've lived in Cedar Grove and South, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Limited high-paying job options
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The public transit situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Cedar Grove: Great for remote workers. improving vibes, walkable.
- South: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from San Diego, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $60K-$140K here.

**Final verdict:**
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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