So, You can expect to pay around $1,509 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Isaac Morgan
noted, appreciate it
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Emmett White
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The traffic is genuinely better than expected and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Springfield) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. community vibe is completely different here. And Limited shopping options.
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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sf_savannah
Moved here from Seattle about 1 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to cultural scene but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Jaxon Baker
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 improving and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Riverside) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
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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delilah_mama
Bought a house here in 2021 and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Aiden Lewis
great question, following
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Delilah Walker
I'm a accountant and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community is surprisingly good and there's always something going on.
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Axel M.
been saying this for years
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Alexa Anderson
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. walkability used to be much established but now it's improving.
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Aaron Cox
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is outdoor recreation. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Elijah Ruiz
I'm a nurse and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is hit or miss and there's always something going on.
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Weston Nguyen
been saying this for years
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Emily
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 1 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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