Thinking about relocating to Susanville from Sacramento

Avery J. Mar 13, 2026

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Old Town. It's excellent for what you get.

Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in government you might struggle.

People: Generally pretty good. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.

Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..

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Everett Evans Mar 14, 2026

preach

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Evelyn Brown Mar 22, 2026

Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.

I've been in South for 11 years. Moved from Salt Lake City for work. Here's my honest, detailed take:

**Housing:**
The market right now is average. We bought in 2016 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.

**Employment:**
healthcare is strong here. education is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.

**Quality of Life:**
I love the pace of life here. The outdoor scene is solid - we have mountains within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.

**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. South schools are decent. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.

**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Limited high-paying job options. Far from beaches/mountains. And pet-friendliness can be frustrating.

**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 6/10. Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.

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Vivian M. Mar 14, 2026

lol so true

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Nova Jackson Mar 4, 2026

Can confirm, been here 9 years.

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Colton Young Feb 25, 2026

Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.

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Lauren R. Mar 14, 2026

lol so true

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Chloe Martinez Mar 22, 2026

Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.

I've been in North for 6 years. Moved from Tampa for family. Here's my honest, detailed take:

**Housing:**
The market right now is average. We bought in 2016 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.

**Employment:**
legal is strong here. finance is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are competitive for the area.

**Quality of Life:**
I'm still on the fence after all this time. The outdoor scene is average - we have desert landscapes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.

**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. North schools are better than expected. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.

**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Rising rent and home prices. Not very walkable outside downtown. And school system can be frustrating.

**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 9/10. Good luck with whatever you decide.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.

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real_ruby35 Mar 21, 2026

Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.

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Sebastian Adams Mar 20, 2026

My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is school system. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..

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