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Anyone else love living in Milan?

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 1,775, Milan is a small town. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Lydia H.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a nurse, 56, moved here 4 years ago from Raleigh. I've lived in Oak Park and Sunset, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Growing food and restaurant scene
3. Good internet infrastructure
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Winters are long and cold
3. The food scene situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Oak Park: Great for singles. tough vibes, walkable.
- Sunset: 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 Raleigh, everything felt underrated. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $50K-$90K 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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Bryan W.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Jacob
yeah no that's not right
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