My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Samuel Taylor
following this thread
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Leo Miller
noted, appreciate it
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Miles W.
The food scene here is challenging. Tons of great Thai places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Asher Mendoza
This.
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lake_delilah77
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Downtown. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
No regrets on my end..
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Carson Allen
Public transit is challenging here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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true_brielle73
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a nurse who relocated here from Phoenix about 3 years ago. The main reasons were weather and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Strong job market in several industries
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are affordable, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Definitely worth checking out..
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lucas_mind
Public transit is decent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it exceeded my expectations.
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Joseph Perez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is excellent in most areas.
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Nevaeh Rivera
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Wesley Torres
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in North for 7 years. Moved from Raleigh for family. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is surprisingly good. We bought in 2021 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
government is strong here. finance is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The outdoor scene is average - we have national forests within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. North schools are pretty good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Winters are long and cold. Road conditions need improvement. And outdoor recreation can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 7/10. No regrets on my end.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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