All Countries
Leah A.
moving
Moving to Ulysses with kids -good idea?
Anyone else feel this way? There's a real sense of community in certain nei
8 upvotes
9 Replies
chicago_melanie
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a writer who relocated here from Chicago about 11 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are wild, gas is solid.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Definitely worth checking out..
I'm a writer who relocated here from Chicago about 11 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are wild, gas is solid.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Definitely worth checking out..
40 upvotes
Aurora E.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Charlotte about 3 years ago. The main reasons were family and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Lots of new development happening
- Active local events and festivals
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are pricey, gas is average.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Definitely worth checking out..
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Charlotte about 3 years ago. The main reasons were family and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Lots of new development happening
- Active local events and festivals
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are pricey, gas is average.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Definitely worth checking out..
27 upvotes
bostonwalker2022
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 15 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
I've been here 15 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
26 upvotes
Alice Martinez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a nurse who relocated here from LA about 15 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Close to major attractions
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Can feel isolated
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are wild, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. Good luck with whatever you decide..
I'm a nurse who relocated here from LA about 15 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Close to major attractions
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Can feel isolated
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are wild, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. Good luck with whatever you decide..
24 upvotes
Lydia Roberts
nah I disagree
22 upvotes
Reagan Jones
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in North. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in North. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
20 upvotes
Keith H.
glad someone said it
10 upvotes
Miles C.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to Austin it's challenging.
1 upvotes
Jeremiah
Weather-wise, the summers are average and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
0 upvotes