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Is Santa Maria still affordable?

So, Just moved here 5 months ago and Median household income is $84,617, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,842 for rent here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 110K people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Joshua W.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hope this helps!.
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Xavier M.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.

I've been here 15 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is challenging.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Old Town side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Austin P.
hmm interesting perspective
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