Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,568 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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brooklyn_rider
As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cost of living used to be much established but now it's excellent.
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Nova Lewis
thanks for sharing
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Sarah Howard
The food scene here is tough. Tons of great Italian places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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matthew_lover
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Everly L.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from New York about 1 years ago. The main reasons were weather and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Close to major attractions
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are developing, gas is average.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. No regrets on my end..
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Kathryn W.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely improving and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Austin, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Limited shopping options.
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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Emilia Scott
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 12 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Maple Ridge side vs the East side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Sadie C.
Public transit is average here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.
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real_chloe16
noted, appreciate it
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Theodore
great question, following
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Zoe Rodriguez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 6 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Downtown side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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