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Jayden King
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Living in McAllen — the reality
Hello, Military spouse here. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Adam Hernandez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Boston 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 The Heights. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in real estate. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in real estate. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Rylee H.
following this thread
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Addison
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cost of living, then yeah this place is great. But if housing market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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charlotte_jameson
hmm interesting perspective
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Henry Scott
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Springfield. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Springfield. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Roger B.
I've been living here for 8 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The cultural scene is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Nevaeh Brooks
lol so true
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