Hi all, Any advice would be great. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Adam Watson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 5 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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phoenix_melanie
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is community vibe. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Hunter Sanders
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want healthcare, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Cheryl M.
+1
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Silas Walker
My experience has been mostly positive. it was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I'd watch out for is housing market. Other than that, Hope this helps!.
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Olivia Miller
accurate
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Delilah R.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cultural scene, then yeah this place is great. But if housing market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Madelyn Hill
yeah no that's not right
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Joseph Morgan
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value safety, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely challenging and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Fairview) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Dallas, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
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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