San Diego to Boise,Idaho (live in, metro, expensive)

[gcflyfish]

The options for living right downtown are limited, but there are some decent rental deals if you look around. If you can't afford downtown proper, there are many apartment complexes on the river in the Broadway/ParkCenter area, and this would allow for easy access to the dining and entertainment of the city center, at an affordable price.

I live in the heart of downtown, and I love it. Even though parking can be tricky, it is nice to be a part of a vibrant scene. This is important for someone who has recently become single. I do not party a lot, but it is nice to know that there are opportunities to socialize all around me - there is even a bar in my building. No other place offers so much incredible recreation for such a low price. This will inevitably change.

The job situation here is dire. Even though unemployment numbers in Boise and Idaho may be lower than the national average, there is almost no employee turn-over. Therefore, for every decent job that opens up, there will be hundreds of qualified applicants vying for the position. I've never been in a place like Boise where there are literally so few jobs. I work at home as a freelance writer, but this is only possible because I am lucky enough to possess the ability to write quickly. Who knows when the job outlook will improve, but I will say that coming to Boise a year ago without a job caused a lot of stress in my personal life. With respect to that situation, there was very little choice but to move and see what happened, but I was shocked at how tough the job scene was and still is. My soon-to-be ex-wife's brother moved out here in October, and he worked tirelessly at finding work doing anything - even fast food. Unfortunately, nothing came to fruition, so he was forced to leave. Be sure to have an income plan before moving to Boise because finding decent work is an arduous task.

Good luck!

gcflyfish

[boisefan88]

There are indeed plenty of affordable rentals downtown. But no affordable homes downtown.

Jobs were tough when things were good in the Valley. I can't imagine what it's like now.

[TohobitPeak]

I own and live in the Northend and alot of people who live in the Northend consider it an extension of downtown, so when you look at it from this point of view there are a lot of options for living downtown, not in the central CBD, but the downtown area. There are places to choose from that range from apartments or studios in historic brick buildings to single family homes for rent or of course own. It is the best neighborhood to live in Boise.

There are a few condo conversions on 9th Street in the Northend that are affordable, I had a friend look at one last week and I went along to check them out. If you want to wait to find a home or condo to own then check out house rentals or apt rentals in the Northend.

[nighorn12]

Great replys on Boise ID

[forzalugano]

Actually the unemployment rate is lower than the national average, the complaint is not finding jobs. Rather that they tend to pay less than in other states like California. Its a right to work state.

Unemployment 2016-2017 (3.4 - 4.2%)
https://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.id_boisecity_msa.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right-to-work_law

Originally Posted by loveautumn

I have heard that the unemployment rate in Boise is very high...how hard is it to find jobs there?

[oregonwoodsmoke]

Originally Posted by kirra1234

.........We're both in our late 20's and like to go out to the bars, see live music, entertain.....Any suggestions?

I suggest that you look at Portland Oregon as a lively place for the younger people that also has good outdoor access.

[TohobitPeak]

Originally Posted by oregonwoodsmoke

I suggest that you look at Portland Oregon as a lively place for the younger people that also has good outdoor access.

Do you realize you just responded to a seven-year-old post LOL?

[oregonwoodsmoke]

Originally Posted by TohobitPeak

Do you realize you just responded to a seven-year-old post LOL?

And of course, no one else will ever be interested in moving to a lively young town. That interest died in 2010, so nobody is curious about it.

[TohobitPeak]

Originally Posted by oregonwoodsmoke

And of course, no one else will ever be interested in moving to a lively young town. That interest died in 2010, so nobody is curious about it.

Yup. Boise is a lively young town and is even more so 7 years later.

[mischasmuse]

I would recommend Denver metro instead. It is getting expensive now but a lot to do for younger people. You can live in Denver (high rent) or 15 miles out in either direction (less high rent). Lots going on though, jobs too.