Alright, I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 6,494 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? TIA! The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Isla Richardson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 7 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Wyatt Sanders
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a chef, 24, moved here 11 years ago from Seattle. I've lived in Downtown and Midtown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Growing food and restaurant scene
3. Decent public transit for the size
4. The people are generally underrated - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Urban sprawl is real
2. Not very walkable outside downtown
3. The dating scene situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for couples. underrated vibes, walkable.
- Midtown: 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 Seattle, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are reasonable. Gas is competitive. You can live comfortably on $90K-$150K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. 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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Jaxon
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Kai B.
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is weather. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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