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William Gomez best-worst

Things Idaho Falls needs to improve

Hey folks, I've been here for 4 years and Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Aiden Rodriguez
I've lived in Eastside for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Four distinct seasons
- Close to major attractions
- The outdoor recreation scene is solid

The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Nightlife is limited

Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for singles. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Sarah Thomas
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Maple Ridge. It's tough for what you get.

Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in construction. If you're in marketing you might struggle.

People: Generally average. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: average. Tons of options if you like Southern.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Olivia H.
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