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Randy Y. best-worst

Unpopular opinion about Santa Clara

Hello, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $2,985/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $2,985 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Everett R.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a project manager who relocated here from LA about 8 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and my partner's job.

Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Lots of new development happening
- Diverse dining options

Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Limited shopping options

Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are wild, gas is decent.

Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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