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Aaliyah Watson jobs

Working remotely from Rio Linda

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 7.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,781 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots?
15 upvotes

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Nora Nelson
preach
40 upvotes
Greyson Evans
preach
38 upvotes
Cora Long
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a writer, 45, moved here 7 years ago from Phoenix. I've lived in Sunset and North, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Four distinct seasons
3. Affordable housing options
4. The people are generally hit or miss - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Limited high-paying job options
2. Property taxes are high
3. The public transit situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Sunset: Great for remote workers. solid vibes, walkable.
- North: 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 Phoenix, everything felt average. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are reasonable. Gas is competitive. You can live comfortably on $100K-$150K here.

**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. 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.
27 upvotes
Emmett Murphy
Bought a house here in 2017 and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
25 upvotes
Gabriel Miller
The food scene here is challenging. Tons of great sushi places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
15 upvotes
Justin M.
accurate
3 upvotes
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