First post here. You can expect to pay around $2,001 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Elizabeth
as a local I can confirm
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tucson_gabriel
Bought a house here in 2018 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Camila Taylor
not my experience at all
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Madeline Wright
My experience has been mostly positive. I have mixed feelings honestly. The only thing I'd watch out for is job market. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Lillian W.
Used to live on the South side, now on the Westside side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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raised_lillian22
I work in construction here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Aiden Richardson
+1
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Noah Green
100%
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Audrey Bennett
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The cultural scene is genuinely pretty good and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Sunset) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Portland, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
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.
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Christian Jones
I've been living here for 11 years and I'd say it exceeded my expectations. The school system is excellent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Addison Hernandez
not my experience at all
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Connor Ramirez
I'm a chef and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
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Owen Phillips
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Gianna Cruz
I've been living here for 5 years and I'd say I'm still on the fence after all this time. The outdoor recreation is pretty good compared to other places I've lived. Overall It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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mason_mama
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Gianna B.
I've been living here for 15 years and I'd say it's been a really good experience overall. The community vibe is surprisingly good compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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Mateo Morales
I work in construction here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is pretty good. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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nyc_angel
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Cedar Grove. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in marketing. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Angel W.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Boston it's tough.
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Helen F.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Midtown. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Savannah Diaz
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want weather, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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