Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $77,605 in Monterey Park. You can expect to pay around $1,845 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Peyton Edwards
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Isla K.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 13 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Ella Allen
couldn't agree more
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Evelyn T.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 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 3-bed in South. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in engineering. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Jose
The food scene here is tough. Tons of great BBQ places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Chloe
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great Mediterranean places. I love the pace of life here.
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