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Why I chose Laughlin over bigger cities

Hello, Born and raised here. Rent is about $991/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 8,643 people. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

Pros:
- Friendly people
- Low crime in most areas
- Close to nature

Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Hot summers
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
Am I wrong here? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Violet L.
been saying this for years
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Madison H.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want dating scene, then yeah this place is great. But if job market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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