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Madelyn
best-worst
Top 5 things I love about Livonia
Hey folks, Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Should I be concerned?
20 upvotes
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Riley Adams
accurate
28 upvotes
Gabriel Nelson
Public transit is hit or miss here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it exceeded my expectations.
27 upvotes
Julia Jones
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely excellent and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Charlotte, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Chain restaurants dominate.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely excellent and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Charlotte, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Chain restaurants dominate.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
26 upvotes
Carson Hughes
I'm a contractor and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
3 upvotes
Harper Ross
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Old Town. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Old Town. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
2 upvotes