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Rent vs buy in Davis -what makes sense?
Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Luna Mendoza
same here
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Jonathan Ward
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Julian M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Meadowbrook. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in government. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Hope this helps!.
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Meadowbrook. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in government. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Hope this helps!.
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Skylar J.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 6 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Meadowbrook side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
I've been here 6 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Meadowbrook side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Axel M.
following this thread
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Nora Gonzalez
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Denver it's hit or miss.
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Wyatt Kim
been saying this for years
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Ruby
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it exceeded my expectations. Compared to Atlanta it's hit or miss.
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Autumn T.
seconding this
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Hudson Foster
I've lived in Downtown for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Active local events and festivals
- The safety scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. Good luck with whatever you decide..
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Active local events and festivals
- The safety scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Greyson Jackson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Greenfield. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in education. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Greenfield. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in education. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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