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Caroline Mendoza
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Alameda job market vs Kansas City
Curious what people think. Is this normal for Alameda? The weather takes some getting used to.
29 upvotes
11 Replies
Riley Phillips
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much established but now it's better than expected.
37 upvotes
Wyatt C.
yeah no that's not right
36 upvotes
Miles
Used to live on the Meadowbrook side, now on the West side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
23 upvotes
Violet Adams
I'm a real estate agent and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
20 upvotes
Oliver M.
honestly same experience here
18 upvotes
Connor Long
accurate
13 upvotes
Parker Watson
haha yep pretty much
12 upvotes
Mia Carter
thanks for sharing
11 upvotes
Noah Kelly
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a contractor, 56, moved here 10 years ago from Dallas. I've lived in Cedar Grove and Old Town, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Friendly community, easy to meet people
3. Decent public transit for the size
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not very walkable outside downtown
2. Limited high-paying job options
3. The school system situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Cedar Grove: Great for singles. underrated vibes, walkable.
- Old Town: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Dallas, everything felt better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $80K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
Background: I'm a contractor, 56, moved here 10 years ago from Dallas. I've lived in Cedar Grove and Old Town, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Friendly community, easy to meet people
3. Decent public transit for the size
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not very walkable outside downtown
2. Limited high-paying job options
3. The school system situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Cedar Grove: Great for singles. underrated vibes, walkable.
- Old Town: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Dallas, everything felt better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $80K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
10 upvotes
Catherine R.
as a local I can confirm
7 upvotes
oakland_cameron
underrated comment
3 upvotes