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Rylee Clark qa

How are the schools in Peoria?

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $951 for rent here. Median household income is $58,716, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Anyone in a similar situation? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Addison Cox
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a project manager, 26, moved here 10 years ago from Austin. I've lived in Midtown and Springfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Growing food and restaurant scene
3. Good internet infrastructure
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Chain restaurants dominate
3. The outdoor recreation situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Midtown: Great for remote workers. improving 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 Austin, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $100K-$120K here.

**Final verdict:**
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. 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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Cameron Clark
big facts right here
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Gabriel Allen
I work in legal here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is tough. No regrets on my end..
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