I have been there once, do not know if the perople there are friendly. For cost of living, it is fine, for example, the bus ticket cost 2RMB. Taxi fare is 7RMB for the first 2.5 km and 2.2 RMB for every extra kilometer. 100RMB should be required for basic cost of living except housing. For housing, recomemnd a bettwer apartment in resident community.

UP TO YOU . WHAT KIND OF HOUSE YOU NEED ? BIG ONE OR SMALL ?

Yes people here are very good and friendly and helpful.
For living its not expensive here in shaoxing
House depends on you that you need fully furnished flat with will starts from 30K to 50K for a year
Or you can choose old society semi furnished flat between 20K to 30/Year