Alright, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,835/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? TIA! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Theodore W.
good to know, thanks
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Cora R.
As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much established but now it's hit or miss.
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Aaliyah Perez
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a pharmacist, 55, moved here 2 years ago from New York. I've lived in Westside and Fairview, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Good internet infrastructure
4. The people are generally improving - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Winters are long and cold
3. The food scene situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Westside: Great for remote workers. surprisingly good 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 New York, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $70K-$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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levi_kid
I'm a data analyst and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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Samuel
Can confirm, been here 6 years.
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Madelyn Hughes
Weather-wise, the summers are tough and winters are pricey. You get used to it after the first year.
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Larry R.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 13 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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