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David Gray
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Why I chose New Brighton over bigger cities
First post here. Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,327/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,327 for rent here. With a population of 22,900, New Brighton is a small town. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Great weather
- Easy commute
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Sprawl everywhere
- Poor road conditions
- Limited cultural events
- Chain restaurants dominate
Worth the trade-offs? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Great weather
- Easy commute
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Sprawl everywhere
- Poor road conditions
- Limited cultural events
- Chain restaurants dominate
Worth the trade-offs? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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