And yes I'm aware of the homeless problem in SF but "poop" is not everywhere in the city like you want it to be
Well of course it isn't everywhere. Thankfully there's an interactive poop map to let you know which areas are actively shitty.
And yes I'm aware of the homeless problem in SF but "poop" is not everywhere in the city like you want it to be
Craigslist.
That seems like the best way to do things, yeah sucks to live with other people but you save money and have a little extra for whatever you wantCraigslist.
The offer seemed almost too good but I bit anyways and it ended up working out perfectly. Sometimes you just luck out on these things.
I'd rather live in the poop city than one that has hot summers or cold winters.Well of course it isn't everywhere. Thankfully there's an interactive poop map to let you know which areas are actively shitty.
I don't think we're disagreeing. I would saying living in PHX ,especially downtown, is more like living in those big cities than akron or the suburbs people are talking about.That is not always the experience though. This isn't trying to compare to the likes of NYC, SF, LA, Chi, D.C., Philly, etc. This is just to show that you can live for about ~$800/mo in housing in a city that is the anchor of a major metro area with lots to do.
I live about 15 minutes (using surface streets) from downtown in a metro area of 4 million+ people, so I'm not in the middle of things, but, I have a single car garage, a 1259 sq ft house, and a huge backyard for my dog to play in and my mortgage is ~$800/mo.
Due to the abundance of resorts here we have a lot of great restaurants from chefs who leave the resort and strike out on their own. Due to being the only major city in the state there is a vibrant arts culture that is manifest in having venues for "Broadway shows" (travelling, since only NYC has the real Broadway shows), Opera, Symphony, a bunch of theaters and music venues, and dozens of modern art galleries all of which are downtown.
This city is called Phoenix. Yes, the rest of the metro area outside Tempe sucks and the rest of the state outside the cities of Phoenix, Tempe, Flagstaff, and Tucson sucks.
What's wrong with Everett? I've been there a few times and I remember it being a nice little town.Seattle is doing a lot of building, but with how many people Amazon is pulling into the area I honestly wouldn't expect prices to drop dramatically.
My best advice is just to find an apartment 15-30 minutes from downtown Seattle and maybe look at living near a park-and-ride if you want to take a bus instead of commuting. I currently live in Mountlake Terrace which is a pretty good location (not far from Bellevue or Seattle and you don't need to cross the water or pay a toll if you're going to one or the other), but this area is creeping up in price too. Lynnwood or maybe as far north as Everett probably have decent rent still, but then you'd be living in Everett...
Massive drug problem, sadly. It actually made the news since the city was sueing a drug company for allowing doctors to over-prescribe medication.What's wrong with Everett? I've been there a few times and I remember it being a nice little town.
If the rent is cheap, life should be good. You get payed a lot and have money for funIt's really not as hard as people think as long as you have a few roommates and know where to look. My sister has lived in SF in a nice area for 7 or 8 years, and she's a bartender. Has her own room and bathroom.
Planning on living by yourself though? Good luck with that.
Smh where are you from?
It's really fascinating. You would think that the Bay Area is a hellhole worse than favelas from some of these poster. I came from Miami and the Bay Area>>>Miami by a mileWhat a well-reasoned and insightful post. Care to elaborate or just driving by?
It's really fascinating. You would think that the Bay Area is a hellhole worse than favelas from some of these poster. I came from Miami and the Bay Area>>>Miami by a mile
Portland and Seattle are already there my friend. I'm glad I have my tech job in Eugene. 1100 for a two bedroom apartment that I can live in by myself.god I hope I can make it to Seattle before rent starts getting that insane.
What's the minimum wage there?Portland and Seattle are already there my friend. I'm glad I have my tech job in Eugene. 1100 for a two bedroom apartment that I can live in by myself.
In Oregon? 10.25 . In Washington, specifically Seattle? Not enough I'm sure. Same with Portland and here.
Threads like these are always fascinating to me. I'd love to move out of my shitty town in MS and to a city like SF or NY but the prices always seem to be out of this world.
I'm looking at places and just because I'm intrigued by the perspective from those that live in the city.
I ask, can you live in San Francisco on the cheap? First I understand that you're going to have a lot of roommates and not in the best neighborhood.
What's your take on the struggle, How do you do it?
Are there websites to any of these ? I've been looking like I said but what I found is housing properties that seem to rent rooms to people but that's it.Moved here almost 10 years ago and will echo what others have said: Find a room open in a house. Even in Mission, Noe, Castro, Hayes, all the central spots, you could probably find something like $600/month. Make friends with your roommates, clean up after yourself, chip in when needed, and it's a great life. Don't be the quiet one who doesn't talk to anyone/slips in and out without anyone noticing/doesn't contribute to house upkeep.
If you want to live alone and you dont have a tech/finance job, lol no sorry.
lol I didn't mean for it to be taken seriously lmao. just antagonistic banter from a resident of California's best city located 383.2 miles south of SF. also, your rent really is trash, LA's is bad but cmon.
All of California's rent is trashlol I didn't mean for it to be taken seriously lmao. just antagonistic banter from a resident of California's best city located 383.2 miles south of SF. also, your rent really is trash, LA's is bad but cmon.
AND SAC IS FUCKING TRASH. As much as I love Cali I'm glad I got up to Oregon. Although I'm sure I would be happy anywhere on the west coast.All of California's rent is trash
Even Sacramento is getting pricey. Fucking Sacramento.
Is it me or do liberal cities ironically make it harder for people to thrive in?
I'm an idiot. So if the above is grossly stupid, I already laid the reason why, on the table.
Portland and Seattle are already there my friend. I'm glad I have my tech job in Eugene. 1100 for a two bedroom apartment that I can live in by myself.
I'm currently renting a room for $750 + utilities in the city. The adjustment to living with people I've never met before wasn't so bad because everyone is pretty quiet here.
The limited space and having to share the bathroom/kitchen with others kinda sucks sometimes but I absolutely love the neighborhood I'm at (Inner Richmond) and the commute to my job is super easy by bus. I honestly got blessed with this deal when it came to timing but I'm sure there's similar offers going, you just have to keep searching and be patient.
yeah this lol, like what do people expect from the top metropolitan areas on the planet? that they attract mediocrity?
What city isn't liberal?
Honest question. I'd define a real city as 100,000 and density more than some subdivision with grassy yards.
The cities don't make it hard, the good old American dream does. Competition is fierce, and efficiencies are high. All at a time when even liberal politicians are reluctant to provide help to those at the bottom.
Swim or sink. Luckily cities have larger, but deeper pools.
depends which part you want to live in. my friend shared a place with 2 others on polk and union and paid 1200 a month
What city isn't liberal?
Honest question. I'd define a real city as 100,000 and density more than some subdivision with grassy yards.
Portland and Seattle are already there my friend. I'm glad I have my tech job in Eugene. 1100 for a two bedroom apartment that I can live in by myself.
This is the most amazing example of an "I read some hot takes on ERA and formed my entire opinion based on that" post that just regurgitates bullshit. I'm literally in awe at this post.Why'd you wanna be surrounded by rich people and people with no lives outside their job? (cause that's the only way to afford to live there)?
This is the most amazing example of an "I read some hot takes on ERA and formed my entire opinion based on that" post that just regurgitates bullshit. I'm literally in awe at this post.
Edit: damn, a necrobump
Lol, my friend told me he rents a studio there for $4000 a month. Luckily he's making Google money.
I live in Chico, CA now an hour outside of Sac and my rents only $800 a month.All of California's rent is trash
Even Sacramento is getting pricey. Fucking Sacramento.
Lived in SF coming up on 10 years. Make ~30k a year. Rent controlled apartment.
Yeah it's possible.
This is the most amazing example of an "I read some hot takes on ERA and formed my entire opinion based on that" post that just regurgitates bullshit. I'm literally in awe at this post.
Edit: damn, a necrobump