Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from St. Louis and It's a a small town city with about 9,224 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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dallas_wyatt
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Santiago Price
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Aurora E.
this is the way
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nicholas_mama
I work in legal here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is pretty good. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Eli B.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a marketing manager, 47, moved here 5 years ago from Austin. I've lived in East and South, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Good healthcare facilities
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Road conditions need improvement
3. The cost of living situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- East: Great for retirees. excellent vibes, walkable.
- South: 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 Austin, everything felt underrated. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $90K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. 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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Caroline H.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Pine Hills. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in tech. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Natalie
bump
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Ella P.
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great Southern places. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Hailey Diaz
Moved here from Baltimore about 9 years ago. I have mixed feelings honestly. Still getting used to job market but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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real_lily96
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The traffic is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Matthew Evans
Used to live on the Riverside side, now on the East side. Completely different vibe. the quality of life is solid.
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