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Random thought, Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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aiden_vibes
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value food scene, you'll love it. The pet-friendliness is genuinely average and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Old Town) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Boston, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Rising rent and home prices.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Waylon Watson
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Abigail Hall
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want food scene, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Judith M.
Public transit is hit or miss here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Ian Anderson
yep
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Jordan Smith
Moved here from Baltimore about 11 years ago. I genuinely enjoy living here. Still getting used to school system but Hope this helps!.
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seattle_alice
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