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Waylon Garcia
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Job market in Merced for tech?
OK so It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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robert_girl
yep
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Megan C.
I've lived in East for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Raleigh, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- The cultural scene scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Raleigh, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- The cultural scene scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Hannah Wilson
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Roman Gomez
Public transit is challenging here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Lydia Y.
nah I disagree
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Robert Rivera
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Uptown. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in government. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Uptown. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in government. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Jose R.
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great farm-to-table places. I love the pace of life here.
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Austin Lee
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is nightlife. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Worth doing your research before committing.
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