Thinking about relocating to Skokie from Salt Lake City
Hey everyone, I work in logistics and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,427 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Emily P.
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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Leah
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a electrician, 25, moved here 3 years ago from New York. I've lived in Westside and Springfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Good schools in most areas
3. Good healthcare facilities
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Homeless population growing downtown
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The dating scene situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Westside: Great for young professionals. pretty good 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 New York, everything felt challenging. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $70K-$120K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. 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.
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Ellie Kelly
Bought a house here in 2018 and I genuinely enjoy living here. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Peyton Reyes
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are competitive. You get used to it after the first year.
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Rylee Gutierrez
accurate
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Connor W.
underrated comment
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Jayden M.
Can confirm, been here 7 years.
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Mateo Kelly
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Lakewood. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Violet S.
I've lived in East for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Close to major attractions
- The public transit scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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