Considering Laurence Harbor vs Cincinnati -help me decide
Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,480/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is concerning. You can expect to pay around $1,480 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. TIA! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Aiden Jimenez
same here
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Hannah Nelson
thanks for sharing
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Melanie Brooks
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Cedar Grove. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in education. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Southern.
No regrets on my end..
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Wesley Nelson
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Ella S.
Weather-wise, the summers are average and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Valentina Flores
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a data analyst, 35, moved here 8 years ago from Boston. I've lived in Uptown and South, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally decent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The community vibe situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Uptown: Great for retirees. tough vibes, walkable.
- South: 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 decent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are growing. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $60K-$140K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. 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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Ruby Lopez
I've been living here for 2 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The public transit is challenging compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
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