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For years, boomtowns promised a clean trade: more jobs, better restaurants, livelier streets. By 2026, the bargain feels less clear. Growth waves have left many cities with rents sprinting ahead of wages, freeways that crawl all day, and parks and trailheads that feel full even on weekday mornings. These places still draw newcomers with sunshine, tech salaries, or mountain views. On the ground, though, longtime residents talk about squeezing daily life into spaces and…..