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Matthew Nelson moving

Just moved to Pocatello, any tips?

OK so You can expect to pay around $861 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Weston Gray
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value food scene, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely solid and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Meadowbrook) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Phoenix, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Melanie Carter
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much developing but now it's solid.
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