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Maya Patel
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Rent vs buy in Minot -what makes sense?
Hey everyone, Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Quinn Cruz
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from Charlotte about 11 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are wild, gas is underrated.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Happy to answer more specific questions..
I'm a project manager who relocated here from Charlotte about 11 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are wild, gas is underrated.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Jayden Long
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great Southern places. the quality of life is solid.
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Luna
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are tough, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Angel
I've lived in Fairview for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Strong job market in several industries
- The housing market scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Limited shopping options
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Strong job market in several industries
- The housing market scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Limited shopping options
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
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Cora Nelson
underrated comment
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