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What's it really like living in Marana?
So, The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
10 upvotes
18 Replies
Jonathan K.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Nashville it's underrated.
39 upvotes
lachef2023
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
38 upvotes
Brooks Allen
Came here for quality of life and stayed because there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community vibe is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
35 upvotes
Emily A.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from LA 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 Downtown. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in retail. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Hope this helps!.
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Downtown. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in retail. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Hope this helps!.
33 upvotes
Arianna Phillips
this is the way
33 upvotes
axel_soul
I've been living here for 1 years and I'd say it's not perfect but it works for me. The cultural scene is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
30 upvotes
Willow Flores
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are underrated, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
27 upvotes
John Perez
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's exactly what I was looking for. Compared to Portland it's hit or miss.
26 upvotes
Nathan H.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it was the best decision I ever made. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
24 upvotes
Sofia A.
I work in finance here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is underrated. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
23 upvotes
Evan Robinson
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
18 upvotes
Emilia
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I love the pace of life here. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
15 upvotes
Genesis
My experience has been mostly positive. it's improved dramatically in recent years. The only thing I'd watch out for is school system. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
13 upvotes
Luca Lee
nah I disagree
12 upvotes
Ruby Jones
Public transit is decent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
6 upvotes
Julian Edwards
great question, following
4 upvotes
atl_luna
My experience has been mostly positive. it was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I'd watch out for is community vibe. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
3 upvotes
Lucy T.
this is the way
1 upvotes