Anyone in a similar situation? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Ariana Kelly
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Minneapolis about 3 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Decent public transit for the size
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are competitive, gas is better than expected.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Luna F.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I have mixed feelings honestly. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Adam D.
I work in finance here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is excellent. No regrets on my end..
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Valentina Baker
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in North. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in construction. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Allison Green
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, the quality of life is solid. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Benjamin Roberts
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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