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Kai R.
housing
Cost of living reality check -Athens
Hey folks, Homes are going for about $253,700 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
11 upvotes
7 Replies
Zachary K.
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is cost of living. Other than that, Definitely worth checking out..
36 upvotes
Cooper M.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. the quality of life is solid. Internet is average in most areas.
35 upvotes
Zoey Reyes
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a chef, 36, moved here 15 years ago from Seattle. I've lived in Oak Park and Sunset, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Decent public transit for the size
2. Strong job market in several industries
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The cultural scene situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Oak Park: Great for singles. decent vibes, walkable.
- Sunset: 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 Seattle, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $70K-$150K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. 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 chef, 36, moved here 15 years ago from Seattle. I've lived in Oak Park and Sunset, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Decent public transit for the size
2. Strong job market in several industries
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The cultural scene situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Oak Park: Great for singles. decent vibes, walkable.
- Sunset: 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 Seattle, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $70K-$150K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. 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.
24 upvotes
Riley Ruiz
accurate
8 upvotes
Stella Gonzalez
I work in tech here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is decent. Definitely worth checking out..
7 upvotes
Sadie C.
great question, following
5 upvotes
Everett
thanks for sharing
3 upvotes