OK so I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,047/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest?
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Camila Rivera
noted, appreciate it
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Noah Richardson
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in Maple Ridge area are tough. Kids love it here.
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Cora R.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is average in most areas.
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Asher Peterson
this is the way
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Chloe T.
Used to live on the Midtown side, now on the Pine Hills side. Completely different vibe. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Carson Hernandez
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is food scene. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Jacob
I've lived in East for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Decent public transit for the size
- The job market scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Urban sprawl is real
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Hope this helps!.
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desert_declan41
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Jace Foster
Can confirm, been here 9 years.
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Mateo Brooks
noted, appreciate it
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Gabriel
hard disagree but ok
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Weston Rodriguez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Eastside. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in legal. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Thai.
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