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Hailey Taylor
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Life in Sault Ste. Marie as a young professional
First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $787 for rent here. Median household income is $55,031, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Sault Ste. Marie sits at 244.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 42--F, so bundle up in winter. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Great weather
- Good job market
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Hot summers
- Far from major airports
Is this normal for Sault Ste. Marie? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Great weather
- Good job market
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Hot summers
- Far from major airports
Is this normal for Sault Ste. Marie? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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