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Housing in Artesia compared to San Diego

Hello, My partner and I are Rent is about $875/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 12,555 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience?
13 upvotes

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Alexa Bailey
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a marketing manager, 37, moved here 7 years ago from Phoenix. I've lived in Oak Park and The Heights, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Lots of new development happening
2. Active local events and festivals
3. Affordable housing options
4. The people are generally decent - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The healthcare situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Oak Park: Great for retirees. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- The Heights: 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 Phoenix, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are competitive. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $70K-$130K here.

**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. 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.
34 upvotes
Weston D.
great question, following
20 upvotes
Owen Williams
not my experience at all
10 upvotes
Natalie Sanders
I'm a HR manager and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
10 upvotes
Isabelle P.
I'm a project manager and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is excellent and there's always something going on.
9 upvotes
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