Curious what people think. I'm retired and Any advice would be great. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Grayson Jimenez
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Jacob Martin
We moved here with our family and it was the best decision I ever made. Schools in North area are pretty good. Kids love it here.
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Sebastian Nelson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 8 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Westside side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Samuel Wood
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a lawyer, 25, moved here 15 years ago from Boston. I've lived in East and Pine Hills, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Four distinct seasons
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The public transit situation is pricey and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- East: Great for young professionals. solid vibes, walkable.
- Pine Hills: 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 Boston, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $70K-$70K here.
**Final verdict:**
Definitely worth checking out.. 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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Colton Clark
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Springfield area are improving. Kids love it here.
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