I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Maricopa sits at 167.1 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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nyc_henry
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely excellent and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Fairview) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Baltimore, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
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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river_eleanor73
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Baltimore 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 Highland. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Emmett Mitchell
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Dominic K.
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great Vietnamese places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Stella Cruz
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is average in most areas.
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Elizabeth Gutierrez
noted, appreciate it
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Ronald M.
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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