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5. Rents and real estate prices haven't skyrocketed yet in Richmond? What about San Pablo?

Reply to KamaAina (Reply #3)

Fri Aug 26, 2016, 04:10 PM

Aug 2016

At least those towns are still in the Bay Area. It's pretty hard to duplicate progressive climate and ambiance of Berkeley.

I live there for several years before relocating to New York.

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I know it is not the best for a liberal but Oklahoma is cheap. redstatebluegirl Aug 2016 #1

yes plcdude Aug 2016 #2

Richmond, CA is the best of the lot in the Bay Area KamaAina Aug 2016 #3

Rents and real estate prices haven't skyrocketed yet in Richmond? What about San Pablo? brush Aug 2016 #5

I imagine it'll be next. KamaAina Aug 2016 #8

I looked up the "Walk Score" for Richmond since... Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #6

In my area, I'd recommend Yellow Springs (OH). Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #7

The walk score for a city of 100,000 isn't that useful KamaAina Aug 2016 #9

That makes sense. My biggest takeaway was the rent. Wow! Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #10

Actually, home ownership might be a possibility in Richmond KamaAina Aug 2016 #12

Anywhere in western Oregon, south of Portland. I like Springfield, myself. marble falls Aug 2016 #4

I'm thinking of that as a place to retire to ... Auggie Aug 2016 #11

We love it. Can't wait to get back up again in October. marble falls Aug 2016 #13

My son went to Humboldt State in Arcata. I always thought I'd love to live up there. NBachers Aug 2016 #14