Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 67,008, Lodi is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,565/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,565 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Amelia Reed
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great Korean places. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Zachary G.
wish I knew this sooner
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Maverick R.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Kinsley G.
yeah no that's not right
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Eli Cruz
following this thread
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Ella Scott
Moved here from Baltimore about 4 years ago. it's been a really good experience overall. Still getting used to weather but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Riley Adams
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 14 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Downtown side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Bennett Sanchez
Hot take but I have mixed feelings honestly. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Terry N.
couldn't agree more
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Abigail Nelson
I work in government here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is pretty good. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Eliana Nguyen
noted, appreciate it
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Declan B.
accurate
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Jaxon M.
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Thai places. it was the best decision I ever made.
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