Barbara S.
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Just moved to Santa Fe from Boston — first impressions
We made the move 2 ago and here are my first impressions:
There are tons of parks and outdoor spaces. Rent runs about $1,380/month for a typical apartment. Weather is moderate — about 52F average.
Biggest surprise: The food scene is way better than expected
Biggest disappointment: Nightlife is limited
Overall, it works for our family.
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Barbara S.
Don't sleep on Eastside. It's up and coming and still affordable.
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Barbara S.
Weather is the biggest factor for us. Four seasons are nice, not too extreme either way.
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Barbara S.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Santa Fe next month.
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Cheryl R.
If you can afford it, Southside is the best place to live. Period.
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Barbara S.
Traffic is the worst part honestly. But if you live near work it's fine.
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Cheryl R.
Respectfully disagree about the cost of living assessment. In my experience, there are good opportunities if you network.
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Barbara S.
I work in manufacturing and finding a job wasn't hard. Took about 4 months.
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Cheryl R.
Rent tip: look for places in January-February. Prices drop and there's more availability.
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Cheryl R.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Santa Fe next month.
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Cheryl R.
Respectfully disagree about the cost of living assessment. In my experience, it's been pretty safe in my area.
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Barbara S.
The job market has been improving lately. Several logistics companies moved in recently.
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