Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider — Surprise sits at 97.9 per 100K. Rent is about $1,917/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Am I wrong here? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Luca King
Used to live on the Westside side, now on the South side. Completely different vibe. the quality of life is solid.
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Henry Turner
yep
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Reagan Robinson
following this thread
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Caleb Reyes
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely pretty good and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Downtown) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
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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Hunter Edwards
been saying this for years
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Julia Anderson
Weather-wise, the summers are improving and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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charlotte_declan
Moved here from Minneapolis about 8 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to dating scene but Definitely worth checking out..
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Luke C.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from LA about 5 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are affordable, gas is improving.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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