Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $2,250/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Violet T.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a writer who relocated here from Portland about 10 years ago. The main reasons were school and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Close to major attractions
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are competitive, gas is challenging.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Andrew White
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Greenfield. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in education. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Axel Lewis
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Oak Park. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in retail. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Southern.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Alice W.
I've been living here for 8 years and I'd say it exceeded my expectations. The dating scene is hit or miss compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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Jonathan
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Pine Hills. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Sophia Baker
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is excellent in most areas.
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Isabelle Myers
Can confirm, been here 12 years.
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Noah Hernandez
Came here for family and stayed because it's been a really good experience overall. The safety is honestly tough and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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