I work in retail and You can expect to pay around $898 for rent here. Homes are going for about $95,800 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience? Thanks in advance! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Amelia Ward
good to know, thanks
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Skylar Walker
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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Autumn W.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from San Francisco about 15 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Lots of new development happening
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are reasonable, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Brielle Hughes
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because it's not perfect but it works for me. The public transit is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Ariana Rivera
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 1 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Meadowbrook side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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