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Pamela J. moving

Just moved to Peoria from Atlanta — first impressions

We made the move 4 ago and here are my first impressions:

Cost of living is reasonable for what you get. Rent runs about $951/month for a typical apartment. Weather is moderate — about 55F average.

Biggest surprise: How much I actually like it here
Biggest disappointment: Some areas feel neglected

Overall, I plan to stay long-term.
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Pamela N.
Rent tip: look for places in October-November. Prices drop and there's more availability.
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Pamela J.
Can confirm the safety issue. But it really depends on the neighborhood. Lakewood and Northside are perfectly safe.
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Deborah W.
Check out the Westside area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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