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Christopher M. living

Why I chose Snoqualmie over bigger cities

Hi all, I'm originally from St. Louis and The median home value here is around $919,300, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Snoqualmie? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Isaac T.
underrated comment
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Aaron Torres
glad someone said it
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Isaac C.
thanks for sharing
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Albert E.
nah I disagree
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Leah Green
Used to live on the East side, now on the Highland side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Gianna
facts
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Abigail Ward
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a lawyer who relocated here from Phoenix about 8 years ago. The main reasons were family and cost of living.

Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Decent public transit for the size
- Close to major attractions

Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Limited shopping options

Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are wild, gas is tough.

Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hope this helps!.
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Waylon Nelson
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 6 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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