Rent is about $3,009/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here?
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Charlotte Lewis
Came here for retirement and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The walkability is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Ezra A.
Bought a house here in 2017 and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Waylon H.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value school system, you'll love it. The pet-friendliness is genuinely pretty good and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Midtown) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. walkability is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
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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Kaylee Diaz
Came here for cost of living and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The dating scene is honestly solid and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Kai Ruiz
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in Oak Park area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
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Gabriel
+1
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Mia C.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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maya_fan
Weather-wise, the summers are average and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Jose Long
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is excellent in most areas.
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Adrian
I've lived in Sunset for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- The weather scene is average
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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desert_declan41
We moved here with our family and it was the best decision I ever made. Schools in The Heights area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
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