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Eva Lee moving

Anyone regret moving to West Lafayette?

Just moved here 9 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,152 for rent here. Median household income is $33,497, which feels on the lower side for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation?
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waylon_guy
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Denver about 11 years ago. The main reasons were family and cost of living.

Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Lots of new development happening

Cons that are real:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Dating scene is rough

Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are growing, gas is challenging.

Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Luna Alvarez
+1
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Parker Nelson
glad someone said it
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Marilyn R.
same here
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milwaukeekid2020
nah I disagree
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Andrew K.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Downtown. It's solid for what you get.

Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in real estate. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.

People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Indian.

Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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