So, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,384/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 5.4%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Oliver Ruiz
as a local I can confirm
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Adam Diaz
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 13 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Maple Ridge side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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miami_audrey
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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Sarah Williams
underrated comment
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Aubrey Roberts
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Grace Bailey
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value nightlife, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely underrated and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Westside) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Bennett Martin
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely hit or miss and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (Downtown) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Minneapolis, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Carter A.
wish I knew this sooner
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Madeline Torres
same here
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Peyton Castillo
+1
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Violet Rogers
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in Westside area are average. Kids love it here.
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