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Michael Morales
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Anyone regret moving to Elk Grove?
Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $122,229 in Elk Grove.
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William Bailey
as a local I can confirm
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Alice Harris
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 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 Meadowbrook. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Meadowbrook. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Ariana R.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from San Diego about 15 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are wild, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Hope this helps!.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from San Diego about 15 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are wild, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Hope this helps!.
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