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The unemployment rate is 0.9%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
12 upvotes
14 Replies
Xavier Evans
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a lawyer, 49, moved here 7 years ago from Miami. I've lived in The Heights and Oak Park, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Good airport with direct flights
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Property taxes are high
3. The outdoor recreation situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- The Heights: Great for remote workers. challenging vibes, walkable.
- Oak Park: 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 Miami, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are growing. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $50K-$120K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. 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.
Background: I'm a lawyer, 49, moved here 7 years ago from Miami. I've lived in The Heights and Oak Park, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Good airport with direct flights
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Property taxes are high
3. The outdoor recreation situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- The Heights: Great for remote workers. challenging vibes, walkable.
- Oak Park: 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 Miami, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are growing. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $50K-$120K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. 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.
39 upvotes
Luke Lopez
Used to live on the Highland side, now on the Cedar Grove side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
38 upvotes
Avery Smith
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Uptown. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Southern.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Uptown. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Southern.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
35 upvotes
Aaron P.
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
33 upvotes
Aaron Sanders
couldn't agree more
32 upvotes
Allison
accurate
28 upvotes
Declan Harris
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Seattle about 4 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good schools in most areas
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are wild, gas is pretty good.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Definitely worth checking out..
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Seattle about 4 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good schools in most areas
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are wild, gas is pretty good.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Definitely worth checking out..
27 upvotes
Nora Morgan
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Houston about 5 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are competitive, gas is excellent.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Houston about 5 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are competitive, gas is excellent.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
26 upvotes
Lydia Ramos
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are underrated, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
21 upvotes
Theresa B.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
15 upvotes
Kinsley H.
bump
6 upvotes
Cora Jimenez
good to know, thanks
6 upvotes
Avery Rivera
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Internet is solid in most areas.
4 upvotes
Michael
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Korean.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Korean.
No regrets on my end..
3 upvotes