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Savannah Stewart
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Why I chose Topeka over bigger cities
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 58°F, so the wea
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sacramentomind2020
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely challenging and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Chicago, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely challenging and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Chicago, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Adam Kelly
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely excellent and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Phoenix, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely excellent and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Phoenix, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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anna_life
Came here for weather and stayed because it's been a really good experience overall. The pet-friendliness is honestly improving and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Eli H.
lol so true
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Valentina Adams
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in The Heights. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in engineering. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in The Heights. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in engineering. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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