Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. Rent is about $1,491/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Appreciate any input. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Donna G.
The food scene here is challenging. Tons of great sushi places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Alexander Baker
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 4 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the Eastside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.