Longtime lurker here, I work in tech and It's a a smaller city city with about 36,343 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Cora Morris
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to San Francisco it's pretty good.
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Connor Ward
as a local I can confirm
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Kennedy Hall
My experience has been mostly positive. it was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I'd watch out for is walkability. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Kai Torres
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is tough in most areas.
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Noah R.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 5 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Eastside side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Asher Roberts
bump
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Charlotte N.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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Elijah Kelly
following this thread
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Everett R.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Hailey Sanders
glad someone said it
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Anna Ross
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to San Diego it's better than expected.
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Scarlett Phillips
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Lakewood. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in construction. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
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