I'm originally from Austin and Rent is about $1,284/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 17.6%, which is higher than I expected. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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brooklyn_living
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to Chicago it's excellent.
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Aubrey Hughes
yeah no that's not right
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Hailey
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 13 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Maple Ridge side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.