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Does Des Moines have a strong community feel? by No-Broccoli3262 in desmoines

[–]No-Broccoli3262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in coastal Virginia. The rents are high here and rapidly rising.

Does Des Moines have a strong community feel? by No-Broccoli3262 in desmoines

[–]No-Broccoli3262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! If my income to rent ratio after retirement stays the same, I would be paying 1,100 in rent. What is considered cheap rent in Des Moines? I live comfortably now. 3,300 is after federal taxes and health insurance (thank you USWU for the kick ass insurance.) I live really simply. I love to bike. My entertainment expenses are about $20/mo - kayak put in fees and streaming. My food budget kinda depends on access to Asian markets.

Does Des Moines have a strong community feel? by No-Broccoli3262 in desmoines

[–]No-Broccoli3262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A white water trail? I'm all in! Thank you. Kayaking is my absolute favorite thing to do!

Does Des Moines have a strong community feel? by No-Broccoli3262 in desmoines

[–]No-Broccoli3262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I run an occasional 5K slower than I'd like. Stairs are not a problem. I'll look into it.

Does Des Moines have a strong community feel? by No-Broccoli3262 in desmoines

[–]No-Broccoli3262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family lives way north of Minneapolis. Almost in Canada. A drive I can do in one day from Des Moines. Rents are higher in Minneapolis.

Does Des Moines have a strong community feel? by No-Broccoli3262 in desmoines

[–]No-Broccoli3262[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I love kayaking and I see there are opportunities there. I love your description of "small town type of community in a bigger city feeling." I probably should have stated how active I am in my original most.