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Eva Ross moving

Considering Middletown vs Portland -help me decide

Hey everyone, Rent is about $1,614/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,227 people. You can expect to pay around $1,614 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thanks for reading. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Josiah Young
I've lived in Maple Ridge for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good airport with direct flights
- The community vibe scene is surprisingly good

The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Bugs and humidity in summer

Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Michael
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's not perfect but it works for me. Compared to Austin it's improving.
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