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Jeremiah Carter
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Rent in Soledad getting crazy
OK so Has anyone dealt with this? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Claire Diaz
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Baltimore about 4 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are manageable, gas is improving.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Definitely worth checking out..
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Baltimore about 4 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are manageable, gas is improving.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Definitely worth checking out..
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Frances C.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in South. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Definitely worth checking out..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in South. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Elena Ruiz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Sunset. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Sunset. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
No regrets on my end..
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