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Claire King
best-worst
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Alright, Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. What would you do?
16 upvotes
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Eliana White
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is average in most areas.
31 upvotes
Miles Lewis
hard disagree but ok
29 upvotes
Aurora James
Used to live on the Springfield side, now on the Uptown side. Completely different vibe. the quality of life is solid.
25 upvotes
Liam Gutierrez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Minneapolis about 14 years ago. The main reasons were family and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are manageable, gas is decent.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Hope this helps!.
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Minneapolis about 14 years ago. The main reasons were family and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are manageable, gas is decent.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Hope this helps!.
22 upvotes
Hailey M.
good to know, thanks
12 upvotes
Benjamin Sanchez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 8 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Midtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I've been here 8 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Midtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
12 upvotes
Grace A.
underrated comment
11 upvotes
John Murphy
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Tampa it's pretty good.
9 upvotes
Arianna Campbell
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Nashville about 7 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Four distinct seasons
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are reasonable, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Nashville about 7 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Four distinct seasons
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are reasonable, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
1 upvotes
Zoe Wright
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
0 upvotes