I'm a 23-year-old pharmacist and The median home value here is around $548,800, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? Appreciate any input.
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Nova Ramirez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is hit or miss in most areas.
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Elizabeth C.
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great sushi places. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Bella Rogers
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a software engineer, 24, moved here 6 years ago from Boston. I've lived in Old Town and Pine Hills, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Good internet infrastructure
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Rising rent and home prices
3. The job market situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Old Town: Great for retirees. solid vibes, walkable.
- Pine Hills: 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 Boston, everything felt better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $40K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. 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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coastal_joseph69
big facts right here
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Scott F.
wish I knew this sooner
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Zoe R.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are solid, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Cora K.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Ellie
accurate
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Abigail P.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 10 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Henry J.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Meadowbrook. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Brooks F.
My experience has been mostly positive. it's been a really good experience overall. The only thing I'd watch out for is public transit. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Caleb Ortiz
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, the quality of life is solid. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Diana G.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is solid in most areas.
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George K.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I have mixed feelings honestly. Compared to Denver it's pretty good.
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Sophia Ortiz
Hot take but it exceeded my expectations. I know a lot of people disagree but after 11 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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