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Nora Castillo
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Affordable areas near Closter?
Hey everyone, There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective.
7 upvotes
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Julian Brown
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 1 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into running, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Uptown side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I've been here 1 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into running, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Uptown side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
39 upvotes
Isabelle Morales
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Pittsburgh about 1 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are manageable, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. No regrets on my end..
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Pittsburgh about 1 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are manageable, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. No regrets on my end..
36 upvotes
Willow Collins
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's been a really good experience overall.
27 upvotes
Stella
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 3 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
I've been here 3 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
22 upvotes
nora_walker
yep
13 upvotes
mesaguy2022
Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
13 upvotes
seattle_sebastian
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to LA it's excellent.
10 upvotes
Christian R.
as a local I can confirm
4 upvotes
Lucas Chavez
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
3 upvotes
Kai
same here
1 upvotes