OK so I work in finance and Rent is about $1,084/month for a decent place. Median household income is $36,220, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great.
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Colton Reed
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely underrated and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Uptown) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Salt Lake City, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour 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.
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Anna Sanders
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Sunset. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in construction. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Emma F.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value nightlife, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely pretty good and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (East) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour 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.
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tucsonlocal2021
glad someone said it
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Ruby G.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Eastside. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Hope this helps!.
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Isaac Clark
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is pet-friendliness. I love the pace of life here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Liam Peterson
underrated comment
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raleigh_grayson
yeah no that's not right
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Liam M.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are underrated, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Julian J.
Moved here from Baltimore about 9 years ago. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Still getting used to cultural scene but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Alice H.
Used to live on the West side, now on the Old Town side. Completely different vibe. the quality of life is solid.
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