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Ann C. best-worst

McAllen is underrated, change my mind

Rent is about $1,017/month for a decent place. With a population of 144K, McAllen is a mid-size city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great.
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Oliver Ruiz
this is the way
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Jace Peterson
preach
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Leonardo Jackson
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a teacher who relocated here from Denver about 15 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and retirement.

Pros I've experienced:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events and festivals
- Four distinct seasons

Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Chain restaurants dominate

Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are developing, gas is excellent.

Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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