I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,350 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned? The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Helen C.
nah I disagree
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Daniel W.
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much manageable but now it's decent.
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Nora Jones
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 6 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Natalie W.
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Wesley S.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in North. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in marketing. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like sushi.
No regrets on my end..
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Jonathan Thompson
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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