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Don't stall too long. This area takes a toll on relationships and mental health (unless you're fabulously wealthy) The extreme costs of everything pushes out c
by crushcrashcrush 8y ago
Don't stall too long. This area takes a toll on relationships and mental health (unless you're fabulously wealthy)
The extreme costs of everything pushes out creatives, which leads to a lack of culture.
- jjulius 8y agoCompletely agree! Our relationship has stayed strong for the few years we've been here, but the mental aspect around trying to afford the cost of living here when we're both making good money just blows my mind. I can't imagine adding a child into the mix while also trying to save for a down payment on a house in the area. I think we'll be here for a bit longer as we work to figure out what our long-term plans look like, but I don't think we'll be settling down properly out here. Also, as a creative, I couldn't agree more. They're the heart and soul of a community. They've been priced out of SF, now they're being priced out of Oakland. I want to raise my children around a strong artistic culture, and I've struggled to find more than a few small pockets of that out here.