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Emmett Adams
housing
Is Gardena still affordable?
OK so Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Ruby Foster
This.
36 upvotes
Julia M.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Compared to Nashville it's surprisingly good.
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Ian Miller
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Raleigh about 6 years ago. The main reasons were family and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong sense of community
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are manageable, gas is underrated.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Hope this helps!.
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Raleigh about 6 years ago. The main reasons were family and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong sense of community
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are manageable, gas is underrated.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Hope this helps!.
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Waylon Wilson
honestly same experience here
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Sarah Ruiz
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Ian Hill
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want school system, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Zoe L.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. No regrets on my end..
12 upvotes