Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $278,900 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thanks in advance! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Bella
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Camila King
Can confirm, been here 9 years.
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Waylon
The food scene here is tough. Tons of great craft beer places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Dylan Foster
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a real estate agent, 40, moved here 12 years ago from Minneapolis. I've lived in Eastside and Springfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Decent public transit for the size
2. Good internet infrastructure
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Urban sprawl is real
3. The dating scene situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Eastside: Great for young professionals. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Springfield: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Minneapolis, everything felt average. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $80K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Definitely worth checking out.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Leah Roberts
hmm interesting perspective
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Leah Hall
honestly same experience here
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Elena Collins
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Sunset. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Carson Garcia
+1
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Vivian Nelson
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is housing market. I love the pace of life here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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