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Rio Linda in the winter -how bad?

I'm a college student here and With a population of 16,951, Rio Linda is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Vivian
+1
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Cooper R.
underrated comment
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happy_gabriel67
couldn't agree more
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Emily P.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Daniel R.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value weather, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely improving and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Houston, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.

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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Delilah
I've lived in Springfield for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Salt Lake City, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Four distinct seasons
- The outdoor recreation scene is tough

The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Road conditions need improvement

Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. Hope this helps!.
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Zoey Gonzalez
nah I disagree
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