Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are With a population of 115K, East Los Angeles is a mid-size city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Carson Alvarez
Used to live on the Westside side, now on the Eastside side. Completely different vibe. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Emma
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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Declan Wright
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Austin about 8 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Close to major attractions
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are affordable, gas is excellent.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. No regrets on my end..
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Alexander
Weather-wise, the summers are improving and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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Genesis Ortiz
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great Korean places. I love the pace of life here.
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Jordan Roberts
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in West. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Nova Richardson
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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