Hello, We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $601 for rent here. Poverty rate is 24.3%, which is higher than I expected. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Janet T.
Moved here from Nashville about 12 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to food scene but Hope this helps!.
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Aaron Smith
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in East. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in consulting. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Isla W.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Jameson K.
I've lived in East for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- The healthcare scene is tough
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Jason C.
We moved here with our family and the quality of life is solid. Schools in Meadowbrook area are underrated. Kids love it here.
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Ruby Lee
spot on
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oliver_soul
I'm a software engineer and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is excellent and there's always something going on.
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Michael H.
following this thread
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William
underrated comment
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Silas J.
yeah no that's not right
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Harper
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 2 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Westside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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