Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 77--F, so it's warm year-round. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. Any help is appreciated. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Aaliyah Nguyen
Came here for cost of living and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The housing market is honestly excellent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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dc_gianna
Weather-wise, the summers are surprisingly good and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Lillian Foster
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is challenging in most areas.
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Lily R.
I've been living here for 9 years and I'd say it was the best decision I ever made. The housing market is pretty good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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Ariana Brown
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from LA about 9 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good internet infrastructure
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are manageable, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Carson Cooper
I work in healthcare here and it was the best decision I ever made. The job market for my field is improving. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Jace Scott
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Maple Ridge. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in legal. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
No regrets on my end..
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Mark H.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Westside. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in tech. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Liam Morales
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is decent in most areas.
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Angel Watson
Bought a house here in 2016 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Claire Roberts
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cost of living, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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