Hello, You can expect to pay around $598 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Wesley Wright
facts
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Cameron Thompson
This.
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Evan Martin
spot on
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Maverick Lopez
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a chef, 58, moved here 15 years ago from Minneapolis. I've lived in Midtown and Cedar Grove, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Affordable housing options
2. Strong sense of community
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally hit or miss - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Not very walkable outside downtown
3. The cultural scene situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Midtown: Great for singles. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Cedar Grove: 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 Minneapolis, everything felt underrated. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $60K-$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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Michael Peterson
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it exceeded my expectations. Hope this helps!.
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Kaylee F.
Can confirm, been here 2 years.
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Jameson
I work in manufacturing here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is solid. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Valentina Wood
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Mexican places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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