I'm originally from Los Angeles and Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. Homes are going for about $386,000 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Mason Foster
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely better than expected and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Old Town) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Limited shopping options.
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 Ruiz
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 4 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Adeline C.
My experience has been mostly positive. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The only thing I'd watch out for is cost of living. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Patricia A.
hard disagree but ok
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Owen T.
Moved here from Phoenix about 5 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to healthcare but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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