Hi all, My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $2,750 for rent here. The median home value here is around $1,524,300, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $1,524,300 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar situation? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Eli Ortiz
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Tampa it's solid.
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Sebastian M.
I've been living here for 6 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The outdoor recreation is decent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Jonathan Phillips
I've been living here for 6 years and I'd say it exceeded my expectations. The housing market is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Lucas H.
I've been living here for 4 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The nightlife is solid compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Madeline Kim
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Skylar Davis
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Lucas C.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Oak Park. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in government. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Logan Cooper
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's been a really good experience overall. Internet is solid in most areas.
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Sofia Carter
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Thomas L.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it exceeded my expectations. Definitely worth checking out..
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