So, With a population of 90,147, Westminster is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What do you all think? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Alice R.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Weston Campbell
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is healthcare. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
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Olivia B.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The pet-friendliness is genuinely hit or miss and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Uptown) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Salt Lake City, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Chain restaurants dominate.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Anna Bennett
I've lived in Cedar Grove for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The walkability scene is tough
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Aurora Parker
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is solid in most areas.
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Abigail P.
Saving this thread
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Rylee A.
same here
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Nova Turner
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from Portland about 6 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Rising rent and home prices
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are wild, gas is better than expected.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Benjamin Hughes
Moved here from Denver about 7 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to walkability but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Aaron Parker
I work in manufacturing here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market for my field is better than expected. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Jose Bennett
underrated comment
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Jackson
We moved here with our family and I have mixed feelings honestly. Schools in Fairview area are decent. Kids love it here.
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Aria Murphy
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Dallas 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 Springfield. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
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