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Eleanor Hall
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Waldwick job market vs Houston
First post here. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low.
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Matthew Chavez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely challenging and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Charlotte, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Dating scene is rough.
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.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely challenging and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Charlotte, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Dating scene is rough.
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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Gabriella Gonzalez
haha yep pretty much
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Reagan D.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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Brooks Reyes
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if cultural scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Avery Evans
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Dallas about 10 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Close to major attractions
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are competitive, gas is decent.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Dallas about 10 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Close to major attractions
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are competitive, gas is decent.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Ella Clark
Totally agree!
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Lillian
Saving this thread
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