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Katherine Morales
moving
Just moved to Ellensburg, any tips?
Hey everyone, Rent is about $1,258/month for a decent place.
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Jonathan Wilson
I work in tech here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is challenging. No regrets on my end..
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Victoria Ward
not my experience at all
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Savannah Edwards
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a writer who relocated here from Charlotte about 12 years ago. The main reasons were weather and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are growing, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hope this helps!.
I'm a writer who relocated here from Charlotte about 12 years ago. The main reasons were weather and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are growing, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hope this helps!.
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Hudson Flores
+1
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Scarlett Bailey
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much pricey but now it's decent.
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dallas_julia
bump
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Sophie Rogers
I've lived in Maple Ridge for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by outdoor recreation. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good healthcare facilities
- The job market scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Dating scene is rough
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Good luck with whatever you decide..
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by outdoor recreation. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good healthcare facilities
- The job market scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Dating scene is rough
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Carson Howard
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is pet-friendliness. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
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