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What surprised you most about Leisure City?

Random thought, We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,590 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Elijah Kelly
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Brooklyn Martin
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cost of living used to be much reasonable but now it's hit or miss.
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Bryan W.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a data analyst, 49, moved here 11 years ago from Chicago. I've lived in Downtown and Fairview, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Friendly community, easy to meet people
3. Four distinct seasons
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Chain restaurants dominate
2. Far from beaches/mountains
3. The community vibe situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for young professionals. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Fairview: 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 Chicago, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $100K-$90K here.

**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. 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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