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Richmond vs Denver -which is better?

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. With a population of 35,551, Richmond is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $107,600, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

Pros:
- Friendly people
- Close to nature
- Low taxes
- Good internet infrastructure
- Plenty of shopping options

Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Boring for young people
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Not enough green space
Has anyone dealt with this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Melanie M.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want pet-friendliness, then yeah this place is great. But if housing market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Jonathan Cooper
I'm a contractor and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is average and there's always something going on.
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