Hi all, My partner and I are Median household income is $103,813, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do?
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Arianna W.
We moved here with our family and I love the pace of life here. Schools in Highland area are hit or miss. Kids love it here.
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Delilah Garcia
Used to live on the Meadowbrook side, now on the Midtown side. Completely different vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Jonathan Price
seconding this
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Adrian Young
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is nightlife. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Daniel S.
big facts right here
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Santiago Robinson
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 11 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Riley
hmm interesting perspective
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Silas Ross
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it exceeded my expectations.
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Jordan Smith
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a accountant who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 10 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Active local events and festivals
- Good airport with direct flights
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are competitive, gas is tough.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. No regrets on my end..
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Chloe M.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Compared to Chicago it's hit or miss.
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Lydia Y.
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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