Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Arianna Garcia
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Cedar Grove. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in retail. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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oakland_gianna
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Meadowbrook. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in government. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
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