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Everett G. living

Honest thoughts on life in Troy

Alright, I'm retired and Rent is about $934/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any help is appreciated. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Aubrey Rivera
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a chef, 47, moved here 1 years ago from Dallas. I've lived in North and Springfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Nice parks and green spaces
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Chain restaurants dominate
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The school system situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- North: Great for singles. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Springfield: 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 Dallas, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $80K-$150K here.

**Final verdict:**
It's not for everyone but it works for us.. 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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Jonathan Price
exactly what I was thinking
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