OK so Median household income is $72,322, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this?
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Ellie Jackson
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it exceeded my expectations. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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David M.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it was the best decision I ever made. Compared to Denver it's better than expected.
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Gianna Sanders
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a social worker, 53, moved here 2 years ago from Chicago. I've lived in Midtown and Old Town, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Nice parks and green spaces
3. Strong job market in several industries
4. The people are generally decent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not very walkable outside downtown
2. Chain restaurants dominate
3. The healthcare situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Midtown: Great for remote workers. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Old Town: 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 Chicago, everything felt decent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. 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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Caroline W.
Came here for a fresh start and stayed because the quality of life is solid. The cultural scene is honestly hit or miss and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Piper C.
I work in real estate here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is better than expected. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Chloe F.
following this thread
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Dominic R.
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 15 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Roman Kelly
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Fairview. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in government. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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noladude2026
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Asian places. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Lucy Lewis
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to Salt Lake City it's improving.
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Camila
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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