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Terry J.
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Portsmouth vs St. Louis -which is better?
Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,266/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Portsmouth sits at 945.8 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Low crime in most areas
- Close to nature
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Sprawl everywhere
- Homelessness issues downtown
Does this match your experience? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Low crime in most areas
- Close to nature
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Sprawl everywhere
- Homelessness issues downtown
Does this match your experience? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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