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Oliver Rogers
moving
Moving from Portland to Harvest next month
Curious what people think. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
9 upvotes
13 Replies
raleigh_jeremiah
same here
33 upvotes
Kaylee M.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is healthcare. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Worth doing your research before committing.
29 upvotes
Miles
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Worth doing your research before committing.
28 upvotes
Paisley S.
Moved here from Pittsburgh about 4 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to healthcare but Definitely worth checking out..
21 upvotes
Axel Mendoza
Saving this thread
21 upvotes
Silas J.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is solid in most areas.
20 upvotes
Nathan Hill
We moved here with our family and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Schools in Westside area are excellent. Kids love it here.
15 upvotes
Michael
hmm interesting perspective
14 upvotes
Eleanor Stewart
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a lawyer, 46, moved here 6 years ago from Houston. I've lived in Old Town and Westside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Good internet infrastructure
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not very walkable outside downtown
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The dating scene situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Old Town: Great for young professionals. challenging vibes, walkable.
- Westside: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Houston, everything felt better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $90K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
Background: I'm a lawyer, 46, moved here 6 years ago from Houston. I've lived in Old Town and Westside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Good internet infrastructure
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not very walkable outside downtown
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The dating scene situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Old Town: Great for young professionals. challenging vibes, walkable.
- Westside: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Houston, everything felt better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $90K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
13 upvotes
Jack O.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it was the best decision I ever made. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
11 upvotes
Leonardo Diaz
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is safety. I love the pace of life here. Worth doing your research before committing.
7 upvotes
Brielle Patel
Moved here from Seattle about 8 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to housing market but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
5 upvotes
Isaiah Thompson
spot on
0 upvotes