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Mia W. moving

Considering West Allis vs Austin -help me decide

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $69,685, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $191,700, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Thanks for reading. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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river_axel20
I work in finance here and I love the pace of life here. The job market for my field is improving. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Landon Long
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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Genesis Kim
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Midtown. It's pretty good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in government. If you're in legal you might struggle.

People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Southern.

Hope this helps!.
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