Commute times in Berlin -how bad?

Stella L. Apr 8, 2025

I've lived in Highland for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Four distinct seasons
- The dating scene scene is surprisingly good

The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Rising rent and home prices

Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. No regrets on my end..

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Jeremiah H. Apr 5, 2025

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's improving for what you get.

Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in government. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.

People: Generally underrated. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: average. Tons of options if you like Asian.

Feel free to reach out with questions..

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