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Cost of living reality check -Mehlville

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Mehlville sits at 490.9 per 100K. Rent is about $1,029/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Matthew S.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a contractor, 44, moved here 13 years ago from Houston. I've lived in Old Town and Lakewood, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Not very walkable outside downtown
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The job market situation is stable and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Old Town: Great for young professionals. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Lakewood: 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 Houston, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is competitive. You can live comfortably on $90K-$120K here.

**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. 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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Willow S.
Used to live on the Downtown side, now on the Meadowbrook side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
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