Considering Los Altos Hills vs Memphis -help me decide
Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Aria Lee
Came here for school and stayed because there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community vibe is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Kayden Collins
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's been a really good experience overall. Internet is tough in most areas.
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Dylan Anderson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Raleigh 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 North. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in finance. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Claire Castillo
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Dallas about 12 years ago. The main reasons were work and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Lots of new development happening
- Good airport with direct flights
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are established, gas is solid.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Definitely worth checking out..
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Willie L.
Moved here from Raleigh about 1 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to walkability but Hope this helps!.
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Willow Taylor
Came here for school and stayed because there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The outdoor recreation is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Ian Nguyen
Hot take but the quality of life is solid. I know a lot of people disagree but after 13 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Everett Rodriguez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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