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Amanda L.
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Studio apartments in Ukiah -options?
Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $67,122 in
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Marilyn G.
I work in legal here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is average. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Kenneth K.
yeah no that's not right
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Mateo Kim
facts
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sacramentofan2023
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Boston about 3 years ago. The main reasons were school and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are pricey, gas is underrated.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Hope this helps!.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Boston about 3 years ago. The main reasons were school and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are pricey, gas is underrated.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Hope this helps!.
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gabriella_lover
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Italian.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Italian.
No regrets on my end..
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Dominic
interesting, hadn't considered that
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eleanor_runner
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Uptown. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in education. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Korean.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Uptown. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in education. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Korean.
No regrets on my end..
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Sadie B.
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much manageable but now it's underrated.
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Eliana
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great Mediterranean places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Clara Baker
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are solid, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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seattle_aria
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. No regrets on my end..
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Maya Peterson
I've lived in Lakewood for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Four distinct seasons
- The walkability scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited high-paying job options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Four distinct seasons
- The walkability scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited high-paying job options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Easton Morgan
hard disagree but ok
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mountain_hunter14
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 7 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Everly Perez
Weather-wise, the summers are pretty good and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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