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Luna Jimenez qa

Grocery stores in Westchester -recommendations?

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 5 months ago and With a population of 53,082, Westchester is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 77--F, so it's warm year-round. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this?
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Aria Y.
Moved here from Chicago about 6 years ago. it's been a really good experience overall. Still getting used to community vibe but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Dylan Lewis
bump
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Mateo Kim
this is the way
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Amber H.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Denver about 15 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and school.

Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Lots of new development happening
- Diverse dining options

Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Far from beaches/mountains

Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are affordable, gas is hit or miss.

Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Miles Ortiz
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. I love the pace of life here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Joseph Stewart
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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Dylan Carter
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great craft beer places. I love the pace of life here.
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