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Jordan W.
moving
Moving from Los Angeles to McFarland next month
Hey folks, The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience?
6 upvotes
13 Replies
phillysoul2022
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Miami 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 Fairview. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in finance. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in finance. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
25 upvotes
milwaukee_delilah
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.
22 upvotes
Luke L.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a chef who relocated here from Charlotte about 13 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Decent public transit for the size
- Four distinct seasons
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are manageable, gas is improving.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I'm a chef who relocated here from Charlotte about 13 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Decent public transit for the size
- Four distinct seasons
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are manageable, gas is improving.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
21 upvotes
Aiden Myers
Saving this thread
21 upvotes
Charlotte Mendoza
couldn't agree more
21 upvotes
Ella Clark
I'm a electrician and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is excellent and there's always something going on.
20 upvotes
Ezekiel Chavez
facts
17 upvotes
Thomas Miller
thanks for sharing
16 upvotes
Maverick Ramos
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great sushi places. it exceeded my expectations.
14 upvotes
Jacob Torres
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a contractor, 47, moved here 2 years ago from Dallas. I've lived in Eastside and The Heights, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Good internet infrastructure
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not a lot of cultural diversity
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The safety situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Eastside: Great for remote workers. decent vibes, walkable.
- The Heights: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Dallas, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are competitive. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $40K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
Background: I'm a contractor, 47, moved here 2 years ago from Dallas. I've lived in Eastside and The Heights, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Good internet infrastructure
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not a lot of cultural diversity
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The safety situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Eastside: Great for remote workers. decent vibes, walkable.
- The Heights: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Dallas, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are competitive. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $40K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
4 upvotes
luca_rider
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Uptown. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in tech. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Thai.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Uptown. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in tech. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Thai.
No regrets on my end..
3 upvotes
Naomi Morales
Moved here from Nashville about 1 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to food scene but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
1 upvotes
Kinsley
big facts right here
1 upvotes