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Arianna P.
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Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
58 upvotes
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Waylon R.
not my experience at all
38 upvotes
Gabriella
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are decent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
28 upvotes
Leo Miller
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great seafood places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
21 upvotes
Evelyn Cox
The food scene here is challenging. Tons of great Thai places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
16 upvotes
Delilah
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Charlotte it's average.
12 upvotes
Peter R.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a electrician, 26, moved here 4 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in Sunset and Springfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Decent public transit for the size
2. Affordable housing options
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally improving - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Limited public transit options
3. The safety situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Sunset: Great for remote workers. decent vibes, walkable.
- Springfield: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Baltimore, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $70K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
Background: I'm a electrician, 26, moved here 4 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in Sunset and Springfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Decent public transit for the size
2. Affordable housing options
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally improving - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Limited public transit options
3. The safety situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Sunset: Great for remote workers. decent vibes, walkable.
- Springfield: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Baltimore, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $70K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
10 upvotes
Aaliyah Robinson
We moved here with our family and I genuinely enjoy living here. Schools in Oak Park area are excellent. Kids love it here.
7 upvotes
Theodore Martinez
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much competitive but now it's tough.
1 upvotes