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ella_mama
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How are the schools in Cambridge?
We have two kids and The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest?
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Kayden Davis
lol so true
33 upvotes
Waylon Gonzalez
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Good luck with whatever you decide..
32 upvotes
Ian T.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is average in most areas.
32 upvotes
Cooper
+1
31 upvotes
Miles Harris
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 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 Eastside. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in construction. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Eastside. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in construction. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
29 upvotes
Gabriel Ross
Moved here last year, no regrets.
29 upvotes
Beverly N.
100%
28 upvotes
Maverick Foster
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it was the best decision I ever made. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
25 upvotes
Henry Turner
I've lived in Sunset for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Decent public transit for the size
- The outdoor recreation scene is average
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Decent public transit for the size
- The outdoor recreation scene is average
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
25 upvotes
Ruby Bailey
The food scene here is tough. Tons of great Korean places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
23 upvotes
Jordan Mitchell
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Raleigh 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 Oak Park. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in construction. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Oak Park. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in construction. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
18 upvotes
Miles Ortiz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Atlanta 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 West. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in consulting. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in West. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in consulting. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
17 upvotes
Owen Kim
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 11 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into running, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Midtown side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
I've been here 11 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into running, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Midtown side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Zoey M.
couldn't agree more
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Aaliyah Miller
Used to live on the Pine Hills side, now on the Oak Park side. Completely different vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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