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Matthew Moore best-worst

Oak Grove vs Omaha -which is better?

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a small town city with about 12,031 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Serenity C.
couldn't agree more
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Emily
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Minneapolis about 7 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and school.

Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Lots of new development happening

Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Can feel isolated

Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are pricey, gas is tough.

Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Elizabeth Jackson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Greenfield. It's pretty good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in consulting. If you're in consulting you might struggle.

People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Korean.

Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Emilia
wish I knew this sooner
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