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Owen Adams
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Honest thoughts on life in Palmetto Bay
Hey, Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots? Cheers.
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Brian C.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want safety, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Vivian Howard
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 2 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I've been here 2 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Autumn Murphy
as a local I can confirm
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Nicholas Long
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 15 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
I've been here 15 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Savannah Mitchell
+1
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Emilia E.
I've been living here for 4 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The safety is excellent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Addison Reed
literally same
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Hazel Parker
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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raised_declan73
nah I disagree
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Benjamin K.
I've lived in Springfield for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good healthcare facilities
- The healthcare scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good healthcare facilities
- The healthcare scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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urban_hudson57
I've lived in Springfield for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- The school system scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Limited shopping options
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for retirees. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- The school system scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Limited shopping options
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for retirees. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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seattle_reagan
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Southern places. I love the pace of life here.
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Leonardo Gonzalez
I work in construction here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market for my field is challenging. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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