Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $79,715, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Gianna Price
thanks for sharing
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Lucy W.
Moved here from Houston about 4 years ago. I have mixed feelings honestly. Still getting used to pet-friendliness but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Grayson Taylor
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a project manager, 45, moved here 14 years ago from Salt Lake City. I've lived in Fairview and East, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Active local events and festivals
3. Four distinct seasons
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not very walkable outside downtown
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The school system situation is developing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Fairview: Great for couples. underrated vibes, walkable.
- East: 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 Salt Lake City, everything felt decent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. 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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Olivia R.
hard disagree but ok
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Christian Mendoza
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Allison Collins
My experience has been mostly positive. I have mixed feelings honestly. The only thing I'd watch out for is housing market. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Kaylee M.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is healthcare. it's been a really good experience overall. Worth doing your research before committing.
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