Would love some local perspective. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Melanie Lopez
exactly what I was thinking
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Riley Murphy
haha yep pretty much
36 upvotes
Mateo B.
underrated comment
34 upvotes
Nova E.
yeah no that's not right
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Hazel Green
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely decent and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Downtown) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Bugs and humidity in summer.
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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Chloe
following this thread
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Isabella Baker
Public transit is decent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Luke Kim
accurate
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Riley Robinson
Bought a house here in 2022 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Luca R.
good to know, thanks
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Harper Gray
spot on
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Robert R.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The pet-friendliness is genuinely improving and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (South) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Charlotte, be prepared for the culture shock. walkability is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
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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