I've been here for 10 years and Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Everett G.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Isabelle T.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Baltimore about 14 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Decent public transit for the size
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are competitive, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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happy_samuel70
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Pittsburgh it's solid.
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Jacob White
seconding this
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Adrian Myers
Hot take but it exceeded my expectations. I know a lot of people disagree but after 11 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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