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Jordan Johnson
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Why I chose Eastwood over bigger cities
Random thought, Homes are going for about $133,800 on average. Am I wrong here?
15 upvotes
8 Replies
Nicholas Rodriguez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely improving and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Riverside) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Minneapolis, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.
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 housing market, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely improving and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Riverside) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Minneapolis, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.
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.
35 upvotes
Jameson Green
The food scene here is challenging. Tons of great craft beer places. it was the best decision I ever made.
31 upvotes
Michael Foster
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely tough and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Greenfield) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Austin, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
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 pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely tough and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Greenfield) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Austin, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
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.
30 upvotes
Jacob Martin
I'm a data analyst and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
26 upvotes
nora_walker
Totally agree!
26 upvotes
Rylee M.
this is the way
21 upvotes
bostonpapa2025
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Houston about 9 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Nightlife is limited
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are growing, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Houston about 9 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Nightlife is limited
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are growing, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Feel free to reach out with questions..
21 upvotes
Clara
great question, following
10 upvotes