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Skylar Thomas
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Housing in Villas compared to Salt Lake City
Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoatin
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Kaylee Carter
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 4 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I've been here 4 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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raleighnative2024
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from San Diego about 4 years ago. The main reasons were weather and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Rising rent and home prices
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from San Diego about 4 years ago. The main reasons were weather and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Rising rent and home prices
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Ryan Morgan
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are decent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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