Curious what people think. Median household income is $91,169, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $91,169 in Midland. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Sofia
good to know, thanks
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Amelia Baker
My experience has been mostly positive. it was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I'd watch out for is healthcare. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Eva
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is average in most areas.
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Olivia W.
Can confirm, been here 13 years.
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Evan Martin
it depends on the neighborhood
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Kayden Castillo
glad someone said it
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Hudson Kelly
literally same
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Everett G.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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oaklandguy2025
Came here for cost of living and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The safety is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Wesley Chavez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Downtown. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Ian Harris
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much established but now it's improving.
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Henry D.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Judith M.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Kathryn C.
The food scene here is challenging. Tons of great craft beer places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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