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Working remotely from Ramtown

It's a a small town city with about 6,410 people. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Sarah Martin
couldn't agree more
40 upvotes
Eleanor Thomas
nah I disagree
29 upvotes
Levi
accurate
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Madeline P.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a lawyer, 30, moved here 2 years ago from Seattle. I've lived in West and Springfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Decent public transit for the size
2. Strong job market in several industries
3. Good internet infrastructure
4. The people are generally underrated - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Can feel isolated
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The traffic situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- West: Great for young professionals. improving 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 Seattle, everything felt better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $60K-$110K here.

**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. 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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indylocal2020
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Indian places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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