Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $386,700 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Reagan Martinez
Moved here from Raleigh about 15 years ago. it's been a really good experience overall. Still getting used to outdoor recreation but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Margaret P.
noted, appreciate it
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Levi White
spot on
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Liam Long
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Eastside. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in construction. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Korean.
No regrets on my end..
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Samuel Cruz
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is average in most areas.
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Sarah
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. weather used to be much growing but now it's hit or miss.
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Gabriel C.
Hot take but I genuinely enjoy living here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 13 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Kai Myers
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Riverside) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Baltimore, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Limited high-paying job options.
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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la_natalie
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are solid, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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oaklandliving2024
Moved here from Miami about 8 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to food scene but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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