I work in hospitality and Homes are going for about $715,700 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Zoey G.
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
39 upvotes
Dominic Cruz
I've been living here for 14 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The school system is surprisingly good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
21 upvotes
Evelyn Richardson
been saying this for years
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Charlotte Perez
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a data analyst, 46, moved here 13 years ago from Miami. I've lived in Highland and Springfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Growing food and restaurant scene
3. Low crime in most neighborhoods
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Can feel isolated
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The public transit situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Highland: Great for remote workers. underrated vibes, walkable.
- Springfield: 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 Miami, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. 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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mesalover2020
My experience has been mostly positive. I'm still on the fence after all this time. The only thing I'd watch out for is community vibe. Other than that, Definitely worth checking out..
13 upvotes
Leo Wright
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Benjamin B.
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much affordable but now it's underrated.
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