First post here. Rent is about $589/month for a decent place. Does this match your experience? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Kai Moore
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are decent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Nancy M.
great question, following
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Anna J.
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are competitive. You get used to it after the first year.
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Diane H.
noted, appreciate it
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Xavier W.
I've been living here for 2 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The healthcare is underrated compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Riley Lee
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great BBQ places. the quality of life is solid.
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Danielle S.
accurate
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Colton Robinson
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is weather. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Worth doing your research before committing.
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luca_heart
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in The Heights. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Carson Campbell
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a accountant who relocated here from San Francisco about 14 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Lots of new development happening
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are pricey, gas is better than expected.
Socially, I love the pace of life here. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Kathryn C.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Compared to Baltimore it's tough.
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Kenneth H.
I work in engineering here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is pretty good. Hope this helps!.
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Ezekiel Evans
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. housing market used to be much reasonable but now it's better than expected.
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