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Robert Clark
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Working in St. Cloud -salaries realistic?
Median household income is $76,196, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Hailey Ortiz
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in Uptown area are improving. Kids love it here.
39 upvotes
Stella L.
Came here for work and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The traffic is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
37 upvotes
Angel Lopez
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great Vietnamese places. it was the best decision I ever made.
37 upvotes
Zoe Ortiz
Bought a house here in 2018 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
34 upvotes
Serenity
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in The Heights area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
33 upvotes
Aiden Brooks
haha yep pretty much
32 upvotes
Scarlett Hughes
been saying this for years
29 upvotes
Lucas M.
same here
29 upvotes
Valentina Martinez
Can confirm, been here 3 years.
27 upvotes
Benjamin Parker
nah I disagree
22 upvotes
Ezra Williams
100%
16 upvotes
Ava Ruiz
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much pricey but now it's pretty good.
15 upvotes
Madeline Diaz
The food scene here is challenging. Tons of great Mediterranean places. the quality of life is solid.
14 upvotes
Alyssa C.
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 2 years here, that's my honest assessment.
10 upvotes
Isabelle Morales
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great craft beer places. it's been a really good experience overall.
10 upvotes
Oliver Brown
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is excellent in most areas.
9 upvotes
tulsawalker2024
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a real estate agent, 46, moved here 1 years ago from Pittsburgh. I've lived in Downtown and Midtown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Decent public transit for the size
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited shopping options
2. Far from beaches/mountains
3. The safety situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for singles. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Midtown: 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 Pittsburgh, everything felt underrated. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are competitive. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $50K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. 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.
Background: I'm a real estate agent, 46, moved here 1 years ago from Pittsburgh. I've lived in Downtown and Midtown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Decent public transit for the size
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited shopping options
2. Far from beaches/mountains
3. The safety situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for singles. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Midtown: 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 Pittsburgh, everything felt underrated. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are competitive. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $50K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. 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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adrian_girl
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is walkability. it's not perfect but it works for me. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Easton Reed
hmm interesting perspective
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