Quick one - Born and raised San Francisco. Never left. Home prices averaging is {home_feel}. The airport connections are solid which matters if you travel. Would love local perspectives.
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14 Replies
Evan Myers
We pay /mo in Dogpatch for a 3-bed and honestly it's worth it. The airport connections are {adj} which matters if you travel.
45 upvotes
Connor
Just to add another data point - we moved from Cleveland about 12 years ago. I've never felt unsafe walking around {hood} at night.. No regrets so far.
35 upvotes
Eliana Thomas
You're not wrong.
33 upvotes
Emilia B.
Noted.
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Dylan Moore
Renter's perspective: I think it's fair for the area. I'm in Potrero Hill and it's great. Definitely shop around though.
32 upvotes
Jayden T.
Been here 9 years, can vouch for this.
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Arianna Evans
We pay /mo in Richmond for a 3-bed and it's steep but the location is great. People here are friendlier than I expected coming from {other}.
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Isaac
As someone who lives in Dogpatch, The community in {hood} is really tight-knit.. That said, the suburbs are a different story.
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Grayson Cook
Totally agree.
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Cameron Nelson
I've been in Richmond for 1 years and Nightlife is decent if you know where to go.. The parks system here is underrated.
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chill_kaylee59
Renter's perspective: it's steep but the location is great. I'm in Glen Park and it's pretty good. Definitely shop around though.
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Logan Nelson
It's gotten better recently.
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Abigail Mendoza
As someone who lives in Richmond, Cost of living is {col_feel} compared to where I came from.. That said, the weather is love-it-or-hate-it.
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Kai Torres
Alright, I'm going to write the reply I wish someone had written for me when I was researching San Francisco.
Background: 33, retiree, moved from Denver 7 years ago for work. Currently in Cole Valley.
**Housing:**
The market is underrated right now. We went with Cole Valley because great school district. Paid /mo starting out, now at /mo. If I could do it again, I'd look at SOMA - it's quiet and the value is better.
**Work:**
education jobs are tough here. I was worried coming from Denver but the market is better than expected. Salary-wise, expect competitive for the cost of living.
**Social Life:**
This was my biggest worry. First 3 months were tough. Then I found my people through volunteering. Now I have a solid group. San Francisco people are warm once you break through.
**Day to Day:**
- Groceries: manageable
- Traffic: honestly terrible
- Dining out: improving rapidly
- Entertainment: you make your own fun here
**Would I move here again?**
Honestly the biggest downside is {downside}.. For students, I'd give it a 9/10.
Feel free to DM me with specific questions - happy to help fellow newcomers.
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