Hi all, Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do?
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Ryan E.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Maple Ridge. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Sarah R.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The pet-friendliness is genuinely improving and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Eastside) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Baltimore, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Rising rent and home prices.
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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Quinn K.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Eastside. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in construction. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Italian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Aria
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Maple Ridge. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in retail. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Diane G.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to Nashville it's improving.
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