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Emmett Lopez
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Anyone else feel this way? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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wild_ezekiel89
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Zoe Miller
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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emma_native
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is walkability. it exceeded my expectations. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Melanie Patel
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely improving and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Maple Ridge) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Raleigh, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Limited entertainment options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely improving and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Maple Ridge) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Raleigh, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Limited entertainment options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Ruby Thomas
couldn't agree more
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Madeline
Can confirm, been here 13 years.
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Nova Ward
great question, following
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oaklandrunner2022
not my experience at all
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Gabriel Ross
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Addison R.
accurate
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Carter Chavez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in West. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Definitely worth checking out..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in West. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Addison Parker
I've been living here for 13 years and I'd say it was the best decision I ever made. The housing market is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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