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Mateo Alvarez moving

Considering West Homestead vs Chicago -help me decide

My partner and I are Household incomes average around $81,477 in West Homestead. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Noah H.
preach
34 upvotes
Jacob T.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are improving, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
29 upvotes
Arianna R.
My experience has been mostly positive. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The only thing I'd watch out for is community vibe. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
27 upvotes
Alice L.
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in The Heights area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
21 upvotes
Daniel Wood
honestly same experience here
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Ruby Campbell
good to know, thanks
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Carolyn M.
been saying this for years
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Scarlett Morgan
I've been living here for 8 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The cost of living is hit or miss compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Lucas Baker
I work in manufacturing here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is hit or miss. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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