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Freelancing from Massapequa Park -experience?
The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do?
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Peyton Ramos
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Houston about 15 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Summers can be brutally hot
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are wild, gas is average.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Houston about 15 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Summers can be brutally hot
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are wild, gas is average.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Paisley S.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Denver 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 challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in construction. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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 challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in construction. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Donald L.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it was the best decision I ever made. Compared to New York it's better than expected.
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Leah B.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Portland about 14 years ago. The main reasons were family and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are wild, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Portland about 14 years ago. The main reasons were family and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are wild, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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