I lived in Okotoks for 6 years before moving to BC... just a few points.
- The commute sucks - but the commute for most Calgarians sucks, it's just 15 minutes longer from Okotoks. But after a few months, you'll convince yourself that it's not bad anyway (like everyone in Calgary does too). You'll say the commute is 30 minutes, when it's usually closer to 45. You'll say you use the travel time to unwind from your day, rather than say you'd rather spend that extra half hour a day winding down with your wife, kids, or friends.
- For me, it was 45km from my house to work (north end of Okotoks to Foothills industrial park). Say goodbye to leasing a vehicle - going to work and back alone was almost 25,000km/year. Okotoks feels close because you're doing at least 120km/h to get to Calgary - but it really is kinda far. The fuel bill adds up quicker than you'll expect (or admit to once you figure it out).
- Going out in Calgary becomes impossible if you want to have more than a couple of drinks. The cab ride is at least $50 to get to Okotoks. Your friends in Calgary will stop coming by - you will always be the one to travel.
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