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Zoey S. housing

Rent vs buy in West Melbourne -what makes sense?

Hey, I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,801 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -West Melbourne sits at 132.9 per 100K. With a population of 27,643, West Melbourne is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Jeremiah Baker
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. the quality of life is solid. Internet is average in most areas.
36 upvotes
Ezekiel Morris
Came here for retirement and stayed because there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The school system is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
34 upvotes
Maverick Sanders
Came here for cost of living and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The cultural scene is honestly average and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
32 upvotes
Greyson G.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
26 upvotes
Christian Sanders
not my experience at all
18 upvotes
Skylar
Moved here last year, no regrets.
18 upvotes
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