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Cambridge is very expensive as well. While it is not as expensive as London, I don't think it makes much difference, unless you want to hire people with familie

by cdavid 13y ago

Cambridge is very expensive as well. While it is not as expensive as London, I don't think it makes much difference, unless you want to hire people with families (Cambridge is much more affordable if you want a garden, things like that). For younger people, I think they would be willing to spend a bit more for a bit less space in a vibrant city compared to a city which is not very exciting to say the least.

bornhuetter 13y ago
Yes, it is still expensive, but I can get somewhere cheaper and nicer than where I am currently living in London NW3. As someone who is married and planning to have children in the next few years, I think you hit the nail on the head. If I were 20 and single I would be living on Old Street.
adamt 13y ago
In my experience Cambridge is a lot cheaper than London. Both in terms of both living costs, and costs of employing people. It depends also on the skill-sets you're looking for. London tends to be trendier and have people with who are into the latest-trendy tools.
- bornhuetter 13y ago
  Interesting profile. Do you have a blog or twitter I could follow?
- cdavid 13y ago
  I guess it depends on the reference, but I was shocked how expensive Cambridge was. Having a decent 2-3 bedrooms house at walking distance of the 'center' can easily reach 1500 pounds a month. I myself have a flat which while near the center is in a shitty building, and it already costs > 1000 pounds a month. I would have something obviously smaller and not in Z1/Z2 in London for that price, but at least there would be something to do the WE that does not involve drinking. Unless you're really into outdoor activities, it is hard for me to see Cambridge as very appealing. I was actually expecting more hacker related meetup and co, especially given the academic background of the university, but there is not much going on.

by cdavid 13y ago

bornhuetter 13y ago

Yes, it is still expensive, but I can get somewhere cheaper and nicer than where I am currently living in London NW3. As someone who is married and planning to have children in the next few years, I think you hit the nail on the head. If I were 20 and single I would be living on Old Street.

adamt 13y ago

In my experience Cambridge is a lot cheaper than London. Both in terms of both living costs, and costs of employing people. It depends also on the skill-sets you're looking for. London tends to be trendier and have people with who are into the latest-trendy tools.

bornhuetter 13y ago
Interesting profile. Do you have a blog or twitter I could follow?
cdavid 13y ago
I guess it depends on the reference, but I was shocked how expensive Cambridge was. Having a decent 2-3 bedrooms house at walking distance of the 'center' can easily reach 1500 pounds a month. I myself have a flat which while near the center is in a shitty building, and it already costs > 1000 pounds a month. I would have something obviously smaller and not in Z1/Z2 in London for that price, but at least there would be something to do the WE that does not involve drinking. Unless you're really into outdoor activities, it is hard for me to see Cambridge as very appealing. I was actually expecting more hacker related meetup and co, especially given the academic background of the university, but there is not much going on.