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Everly Foster
best-worst
Unpopular opinion about Aloha
OK so Let me know your thoughts. Cheers. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
1 upvotes
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Hudson Peterson
this is the way
37 upvotes
Chloe Wright
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely tough and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (Highland) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Atlanta, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Dating scene is rough.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely tough and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (Highland) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Atlanta, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Dating scene is rough.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
34 upvotes
Hannah Phillips
Used to live on the Cedar Grove side, now on the Old Town side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
30 upvotes
Naomi A.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Cedar Grove. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in consulting. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Cedar Grove. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in consulting. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
28 upvotes
Ruby M.
hmm interesting perspective
22 upvotes
Julia Ramirez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Miami about 7 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are reasonable, gas is excellent.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Miami about 7 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are reasonable, gas is excellent.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
22 upvotes
Julian Baker
good to know, thanks
19 upvotes
Christian Price
following this thread
15 upvotes
Axel Reyes
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Greenfield. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in consulting. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Greenfield. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in consulting. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
No regrets on my end..
10 upvotes
Grayson Green
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great sushi places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
8 upvotes