My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $2,206/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Josiah Brooks
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 5 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the Riverside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Zoe Bennett
facts
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Caroline Richardson
big facts right here
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Thomas Evans
Came here for work and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The cost of living is honestly excellent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Everett R.
nah I disagree
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Adam Long
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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Charlotte Lewis
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's been a really good experience overall. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Madelyn Gutierrez
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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Joe M.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is safety. I love the pace of life here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Easton Taylor
spot on
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Owen Rodriguez
been saying this for years
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Kaylee Hall
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Carter N.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want weather, then yeah this place is great. But if outdoor recreation matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Emily Gutierrez
Moved here from Houston about 9 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to traffic but Definitely worth checking out..
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