Hi all, Any advice would be great. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Bella K.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cultural scene, then yeah this place is great. But if dating scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Henry H.
nah I disagree
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William D.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Compared to Salt Lake City it's underrated.
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Leonardo Kelly
My experience has been mostly positive. it exceeded my expectations. The only thing I'd watch out for is walkability. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
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Andrew
Weather-wise, the summers are improving and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Maverick
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great farm-to-table places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Mateo Kelly
great question, following
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Wesley L.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a HR manager, 39, moved here 10 years ago from Minneapolis. I've lived in Westside and Springfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Good healthcare facilities
3. Lots of new development happening
4. The people are generally tough - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Limited shopping options
3. The cost of living situation is pricey and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Westside: Great for remote workers. hit or miss 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 $100K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
It's not for everyone but it works for us.. 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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