OK so It's a a smaller city city with about 61,256 people. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 61,256, Woodland is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Mateo Peterson
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Josiah Young
bump
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Ethan Phillips
My experience has been mostly positive. it exceeded my expectations. The only thing I'd watch out for is dating scene. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Axel Patel
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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tampa_piper
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want pet-friendliness, then yeah this place is great. But if cultural scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Parker Kelly
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it exceeded my expectations. Compared to Boston it's challenging.
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Abigail Davis
Saving this thread
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Alexander S.
I work in education here and I love the pace of life here. The job market for my field is average. Hope this helps!.
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Melanie Sanchez
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a writer, 32, moved here 8 years ago from Salt Lake City. I've lived in Old Town and North, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Growing food and restaurant scene
3. Low crime in most neighborhoods
4. The people are generally average - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The public transit situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Old Town: Great for families. challenging vibes, walkable.
- North: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Salt Lake City, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$120K here.
**Final verdict:**
Feel free to reach out with questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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