I've been here for 5 years and You can expect to pay around $1,771 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Bellflower sits at 423.6 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this?
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Christian A.
Totally agree!
39 upvotes
Dylan Walker
Used to live on the The Heights side, now on the Highland side. Completely different vibe. it exceeded my expectations.
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Nathan R.
Used to live on the Meadowbrook side, now on the Midtown side. Completely different vibe. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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tampagirl2020
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want public transit, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Samuel W.
facts
34 upvotes
Gianna Taylor
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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bella_heart
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Eastside. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in construction. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Willow Hall
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cost of living. it's been a really good experience overall. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Sara M.
same here
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Evan Stewart
Moved here from Houston about 7 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to community vibe but No regrets on my end..
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Oliver
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a nurse who relocated here from San Diego about 2 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are stable, gas is underrated.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Definitely worth checking out..
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Luca P.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are pretty good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Paisley Lewis
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from Charlotte about 9 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are stable, gas is improving.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Definitely worth checking out..
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Gloria M.
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great seafood places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Jaxon
Came here for work and stayed because the quality of life is solid. The public transit is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Hailey Parker
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in Highland area are decent. Kids love it here.
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Greyson G.
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much affordable but now it's decent.
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Austin Brown
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are hit or miss, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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