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Rent in Chico getting crazy
Alright, It's a a mid-size city city with about 102K people. Thoughts? Appreciate any input.
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James Ramirez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Uptown. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in tech. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Uptown. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in tech. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Quinn Jackson
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The cost of living is genuinely excellent and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Springfield) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Phoenix, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
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.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The cost of living is genuinely excellent and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Springfield) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Phoenix, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
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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Nicholas Torres
facts
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Willow R.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Compared to San Francisco it's excellent.
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Matthew
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 8 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Riverside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
I've been here 8 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Riverside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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genesis_native
as a local I can confirm
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indy_madeline
following this thread
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