Curious what people think. I'm originally from Las Vegas and With a population of 27,981, Maryland Heights is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Appreciate any input. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Aaliyah F.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want weather, then yeah this place is great. But if cost of living matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Adeline Alvarez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 3 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Growing food and restaurant scene
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are developing, gas is tough.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Elena Gomez
same here
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Sadie Evans
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want food scene, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Alexa G.
couldn't agree more
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Grace Ruiz
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 15 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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