Curious what people think. Poverty rate is 18.4%, which is higher than I expected. Rent is about $953/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Kai A.
Came here for quality of life and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The cost of living is honestly excellent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Carter Johnson
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Katherine Moore
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Ruth T.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Westside. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Indian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Mateo M.
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Easton M.
Used to live on the West side, now on the Eastside side. Completely different vibe. it exceeded my expectations.
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Reagan Bennett
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Maple Ridge. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in tech. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Lucy Lee
Bought a house here in 2020 and it was the best decision I ever made. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Benjamin Alvarez
Bought a house here in 2021 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Ezekiel Cooper
Bought a house here in 2016 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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