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Rent vs buy in Willamina -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $56,211 in Willamina. Rent is about $1,128/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this?
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Luca
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great sushi places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Lydia Adams
underrated comment
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Victoria R.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is hit or miss in most areas.
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Theodore Ortiz
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cost of living, then yeah this place is great. But if safety matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Daniel P.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.

I've been here 12 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is decent.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Eastside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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