Leaving Bay Area ASAP, need to go to a city where I can get a studio downtown for around $2K (with AC). Downtown walkability is a must as I don’t drive. Found some decent options in Austin and Chicago on Airbnb, any other suggestions?

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In Philly for 2k you can get a beautiful 1 bedroom downtown

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Surprised at all the Chicago hate... I love it and highly recommend

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Pilsen sucks. Would never live in that trash pit. You can find a great studio in a high rise in Rivernorth at $2k. Ppl say they want all the diversity and culture but let’s be honest you really want the doorman and pool on the 36th floor looking out onto the city

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NH1 that’s correct. Buckhead is not really walkable

Boston

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I love Boston but if you’re shooting for a luxury high rise in back bay or seaport you won’t be saving much $$$ versus Bay Area or NYC

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Chicago or bust

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I live in Chicago. Bust

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I had similar criteria when I decided to move to Chicago. Currently living in a high-floor studio with central heat/AC in downtown for $1600.

I’d estimate my commutes are done by foot/bike 70%, bus/train 20%, Uber 10%.

Winters...well winters...build character

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Winters... well winters... build seasonal depression

Second Philly, think it’s a very underrated city. Also, you can definitely get a studio or maybe even a small one bedroom in NYC for that price.

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As much as I love NYC having lived my whole life here, $2k doesn’t go far in any neighborhood, much less a decent one. I’d second Philly or DC.

Consider Philadelphia or Washington DC. I love them both. They have plenty of studios, even some one bedrooms, at that price. And both are very walkable!

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I moved from DuPont to SW Waterfront recently — absolutely love it. Two blocks from the wharf, 15 min walk from the Mall, metro stop on my street + L’Enfant one stop away. Buildings are new and area isn’t congested with tourists 👌🏼

No to Chicago. Literally a terrible city.

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To each their own. I grew up in a small town, so maybe that’s the difference. Never felt safe when I live there. If you’re born and raised in a big city maybe it’s different.

Birmingham, Al. A consultant salary would go much further here and you could get, a nice 1 bedroom for under $2k.

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Second those saying philly — can get a really nice studio or even 1 bed for $2k or less. SUPER walkable. Has a great restaurant scene and plenty to do, and very diverse.

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Agree with all those saying Philly! It’s highly underrated. Tons to do, absolutely does not require a car, and very affordable compared to other major cities.

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https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1400-N-State-Pkwy-APT-16A-Chicago-IL-60610/3855507_zpid/

Gold Coast 😬

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Hahah I posted this same one, didn’t see yours

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Nashville

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Umm lol. What is the person going to walk to lower Broadway?!?

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Brickell

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You’ll need to move somewhere that has good public transit unless you don’t mind ubering everywhere. Austin would still require a car. I tried doing Texas cities with no car and living somewhere I could walk and it was no dice. I’ve also lived in Nashville and some of my classmates didn’t have cars but they always needed rides.

I think Chicago is your best bet if you don’t mind winter that lasts 80% of the year. Atlanta might work but it’s a bit spread out and traffic is horrendous.

I also know a good number of people who lived in LA sans a car.

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Uptown Charlotte. The city is booming and expanding its light rail! I know plenty of folks that either walk to work or take the light rail.

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I agree. I know many people who live in uptown and don’t drive!

Go to Colombia or Mexico you’ll get a mansion with your own pool, I just did it, no regrets.

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Have you confirmed your salary will not be adjusted based on your location?

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I live in a 1br with A/C in NYC for $1700 in Bed-stuy, Brooklyn

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