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Valentina Wood moving

Considering Newport vs Chicago -help me decide

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $1,143/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 1,209 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cheers.
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Jose P.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
35 upvotes
Eric K.
I've lived in Cedar Grove for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good schools in most areas
- The weather scene is pretty good

The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Property taxes are high

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for young professionals. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Isabelle Clark
I've lived in Riverside for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening
- The housing market scene is challenging

The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Limited shopping options

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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sebastian_girl
Weather-wise, the summers are surprisingly good and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Addison D.
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Southern places. it exceeded my expectations.
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Isla Williams
I work in manufacturing here and it was the best decision I ever made. The job market for my field is solid. Definitely worth checking out..
11 upvotes
Allison Castillo
I work in construction here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is improving. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Anna M.
Can confirm, been here 1 years.
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Gabriel Wright
wish I knew this sooner
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Carter Ward
honestly same experience here
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