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TheGreyVicinity t1_iuhs1lv wrote

Wait it’s more expensive than Dallas? It was way easier to find something affordable here. I spent a year looking for a place in Dallas. 🥲

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Toast119 t1_iuht8q2 wrote

Dallas has way more new construction.

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TheGreyVicinity t1_iui2h5i wrote

Yeah, but most of it is in areas where people are scared to live. (Deep Ellum, NE Dallas, Park Row… locals are still weary about Bishop Arts)

The total rent may be cheaper, but the price per square foot has to be higher. I couldn’t justify paying $1500 a month for a 500 sq ft apartment in a bad area with no view, and no washer/dryer. I was making $15/hr in 2020-mid 2021 so even if I could justify it, I couldn’t afford it. It was cheaper to stay in an abusive relationship, unfortunately.

I do miss gated complexes and parking garages though.

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jahvape000 t1_iujmaqg wrote

I and others are familiar staying in toxic relationships simply because it is affordable.

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RandomChurn t1_iujmofy wrote

>I do miss gated complexes and parking garages though.

I almost chortled at that -- where the city sprawls over 300+ square miles like Dallas, yes but there's no city anywhere in the Northeast where you'd see this.

Closest would be an apt. building with a concierge and private parking garage, which you can find for a price here.

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FunLife64 t1_iujcmnn wrote

It’s looking at city limits. So only Providence zip codes. Providence city is very small.

Dallas is 380 sq miles. Providence is 20.

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