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Joshua M. moving

Should I move to Raleigh or stay in Orlando?

It's a a mid-size city city with about 471K people. Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Christian Sanders
Used to live on the Meadowbrook side, now on the Cedar Grove side. Completely different vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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David Hernandez
exactly what I was thinking
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Chloe Rogers
I've lived in Uptown for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good healthcare facilities
- The food scene scene is improving

The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Far from beaches/mountains

Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for young professionals. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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