Considering Highland Holiday vs Kansas City -help me decide
Hey folks, Poverty rate is 38.4%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Brooklyn Davis
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely decent and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (West) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Salt Lake City, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
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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Aiden P.
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much competitive but now it's surprisingly good.
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Amelia Evans
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Sunset. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in consulting. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
No regrets on my end..
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William Hill
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Delilah
Bought a house here in 2023 and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Beverly M.
wish I knew this sooner
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Ella Patel
seconding this
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raised_christian21
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Maple Ridge for 5 years. Moved from San Francisco for cost of living. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is tough. We bought in 2023 at k and it's now worth about the same than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts.
**Employment:**
education is strong here. government is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The outdoor scene is solid - we have desert landscapes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Maple Ridge schools are hit or miss. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Can feel isolated. Far from beaches/mountains. And nightlife can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 7/10. Feel free to reach out with questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Emily A.
Moved here from San Francisco about 11 years ago. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Still getting used to traffic but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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