Thinking about relocating to Post Falls from Tampa
Hi all, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Post Falls sits at 190.8 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Wesley Morales
I've been living here for 11 years and I'd say it exceeded my expectations. The walkability is pretty good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Levi
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a chef who relocated here from Miami about 4 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are growing, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Camila Ruiz
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a chef who relocated here from Minneapolis about 14 years ago. The main reasons were school and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are growing, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Sofia
Can confirm, been here 12 years.
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Christian Morales
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in East. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in construction. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
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