columbus_santiago moving Jan 21, 2026

Considering St. Joseph vs St. Louis -help me decide

Random thought, Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $144,200, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $884 for rent here. Rent is about $884/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Angel Jan 27, 2026

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Uptown. It's improving for what you get.

Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in education. If you're in construction you might struggle.

People: Generally pretty good. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.

Good luck with whatever you decide..

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