My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,624 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Olivia Sanchez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a writer who relocated here from San Francisco about 12 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Active local events and festivals
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are competitive, gas is improving.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. No regrets on my end..
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Joshua M.
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cost of living used to be much developing but now it's underrated.
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Jose Jimenez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Baltimore 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 Old Town. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Cooper
seconding this
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Michael
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 2 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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