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West Palm Beach job market vs Denver

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2010. With a population of 120K, West Palm Beach is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $369,800 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Joshua W.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 2 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and school.

Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good healthcare facilities
- Diverse dining options

Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Bugs and humidity in summer

Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are developing, gas is tough.

Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Levi J.
spot on
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Katherine
thanks for sharing
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