We moved from California to Salem and I love it here. I agree it depends on where you move from and what you like. Where we lived it was way more expensive with summers that were 6 months long over 100 almost every day. Drought. Too many people, way more crime, lived in an area with a population of 500,000. We live in west salem which is way nicer than salem proper. So many pine trees and green. I hate the sun, love the overcast rainy days. If I never see another palm tree I'll be happy. I don't have allergies, love gardening and the green forests that are right down the street from my house. The hiking is outstanding, there are waterfalls 30 minutes away, and the beach is only an hour away. Earthquakes are no big deal to me, remember I'm from California. Salem is not for everyone but it definitely is for me. ❤
Thank you so much for sharing! I'm glad to hear you like West Salem. Its definitely a polarizing side of the city but happy to hear you enjoy its benefits. Did you know much about West Salem before buying a house there or was it a totally new area for you?
@@SalemOR the city isn't bad in my opinion. Has it's issues. Like everywhere. But Salem itself isn't too bad. I wish we would do something about the drug n homeless problem but Salem isn't alone in that. The hospital though is an issue. 1 Dr working the emergency department at night with hundreds of patients at times. It's one of the busiest hospitals on the west coast and severely lacking in management. Issues w violent patients. Bad shifts for nurses and doctors and even security. Frequently have to work OT. Salem needs another hospital. Another emergency department. Don't recommend working there. Or going as a patient. Go to Silverton or Stayton or even OHSU instead. If I was having a heart attack in front of Salem hospital id ask the emts to take me to another ED.
We moved here from Chattanooga Tennessee it rained more there than it does here it just rains two or three days every week of the year then when we come here it rains from November through April but then the summer I remember one summer we didn't have one drop of rain for 10 straight weeks and it's warmer here than it was in Chattanooga Tennessee we like it a whole lot better.here
Lived here for over 30 years and only reason I wouldn’t recommend it is how the city lets the homeless live anywhere they please. It became seriously bad after 2020 .
@@SalemOR You are not being honest. Leaving out the homeless issue, even more so if people want to walk around downtown is weird. Its not offensive to tell people the truth. The city is cover with litter and homeless everywhere.
I relocated to Salem, and I love it. I disagree that Salem is not walkable. You do have to drive to the grocery store, but you can walk to several parks, restaurants, and offices/work. The foggy and misty weather is moody and magical. The summers are very sunny and warm.
This was a great video. My husband and I are thinking of relocating here when our babies start school. We're from Moscow Idaho so none of this is new to use but it has a lot more resources that we need including the School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing:)
Yes! That is a great reason to move here. Besides the school, what are you most looking forward to about living in Salem? Be sure to book a 1-1 buyer consultation with me when you're ready to craft a relocation plan.
@@SalemOR I have been in Moscow my whole life so just something different for a change. But being near a beach and fun trails even though I'm not really a hiker. I had family in Olympia growing up (now also in Moscow) and I love that type of trail forest, ocean type, boardwalk sort of trails. I've been on a binge of your videos trying to understand the city:)
Salem has made me want to die. Salem has damn near killed me. I moved away several times with different boyfriends but when the relationships came to an end and I couldn't afford to live alone I wound up living with family in Salem again and here I am stuck. Currently in a long distance relationship and he and I are hoping to move to Washington or Colorado or something.
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m really sorry to hear about the struggles you've faced in Salem. It sounds like you’ve been through a lot, and I can understand why you’d want a change. I hope your plans to move to Washington or Colorado with your partner work out well. It sounds like you’re looking for a fresh start, and I wish you all the best in finding a place that brings you happiness and peace.
I moved from Portland to Salem last year and I prefer it here. I hardly see any junkies, homeless people, my car isn't getting broken into or stolen and I'm not constantly hearing gunshots. So I guess it's all a matter of perspective 😂
Yay! Glad a fellow Portlander has entered the conversation. It is about perspective and Salem isn’t the right place for everyone and that’s ok! For those who are thinking about moving to Salem, will you share with them what you like most about Salem?
My husband and I moved to Eastern Oregon in the year 2000 to LA Grande. It was ok. We decided to buy a house here because our daughter moved out of the house (ours) that she was renting cheap and moved to California. Rented our to friend's of our daughter. That lasted about a year. So we put up the Craftman up for Sale. It went pretty fast. Bought a red ranch house on acreage in Union. Lovely place. Lived there until the pandemic raised it ugly head. To make this short my Husband passed of Covid JANUARY 2 2021. SO AFTER I RE- MODELED THE OLD HOUSE I SOLD IT ON OCTOBER 2021. BOUGHT A SMALL PLACE IN SALEM IN NOVEMBER 15 2021. AND HERE I AM. WITH ALL MY CATS 🐈!
I'm sorry for your loss. La Grande is a unique part of Oregon and it totally make sense why it might not have been your cup of tea. I'm glad you found a nice spot for you and your kitties in Salem. How did you end up picking Salem as the place to move to?
I'm from Chicago. Its a beautiful, vibrant city, BUT... Do you think you have weather here? You've got to be kidding me. How about snow so deep that you can't open your front door? How about summers so hot and humid that you can't go outside because of the mosquitos? We had torrential rains, flooding, tornados, fog so thick you can't see the car in front of you, wind chill factors of 20 degrees below zero, and frostbite. In the winter the freeways transform into sheets of ice with vehicles skidding uncontrollably and multiple accidents. By Spring cars are covered with dents and what's left of the snow has turned black from car exhaust. It's not unusual to have snow on Easter. To me, Oregon is a paradise.
The main cohort of people who are considering "moving to Salem" (but who also need a video guide to explain the town) are Californians. Relative to the weather that most people in California are accustomed to (especially those from Southern/Central California), Oregon is cold and wet.
This is true. A large segment of my clients are relocating from California. One of the more recent reasons why has come down to insurance, natural disasters and overall affordability. Based on what my clients have to say it's most often times a relatively easy decision to sell their California home, buy a bigger and better home here in Salem. Oregon is similar enough to California where people don't feel like a total fish outta water. I'm surprised by the amount of people who want more rain and chiller days. I totally get it though because I'm a lobster and the sun is my mortal enemy.
I lived in the Felony Flats area of Salem for 4 years. My experiences... Train horns waking you up at 3 AM that echoes throughout the entire city. Homeless mental patients released from the State Mental Hospital terrorizing the streets at all hours of the day, There are more dispensaries then food stores, lousy food, lousy traffic, mold, mold and more mold due to the weather. It was the most depressing city that I have ever lived in, and I have lived all over the world, too. I wised up and moved to Central Oregon.
The drug problem is bleeding over from Eugenie and Portland. The prices that killed the city of Vancouver Washington (across the bridge from Portland) is making it hard to pay bills. Fuck Salem I hate it here.
It sounds like you have some strong feelings about living in Salem. I totally get it. I wasn't convinced I liked Salem when I first moved here. If you could relocate out of Salem, where would you want to go?
Good video.. not for me though. I'm a MA resident living in an extremely walkable/bikeable area, out of sheer necessity. Traffic is stopped dead most days, and public transportation sucks and is outdated. I see in this video there aren't many bike lanes or infrastructure to get around by bike. That's too bad.
It is too bad, I hope that the city of Salem makes more walkable infrastructure and the ability to live car free. They are making more bike lanes, but honestly I wouldn't bike in this city in 10000 years. Would you ever live in the PNW?
@@SalemOR Most likely no. I hear nightmarish stories from places like Portland and Seattle about cities drowning in homeless and drugs. We have enough of those issues here, but the public would not tolerate that level of social decay.
I totally understand where you're coming from. Salem isn't the right place for everyone. Heck, Oregon isn't the right place for everyone. Hopefully those who watch my videos will have ample information to decide if Salem is (or is not) the right place for them. I'm glad you're sharing your two cents on this channel. It really does help others make a well informed decision when there are multiple perspectives.
My mother's family moved to Salem from a remote part of the state, when she was 9 years old. When I was growing up in Eugene, every year we would spend a couple of weeks in Salem, visiting relatives. I never had a more bleak and miserable time in my life. It was as though there was a citywide dynamic that was turned down to the lowest possible setting. Exactly the opposite of what a young person wants to endure. And the water pipes were coated with sulfur from the old, polluting paper plants, so the water stank and tasted foul. I imagine it could be a great place for an old, sedentary person, but not for someone with a lot of energy and desire for a vigorous life.
It's not true that we dont get any tornados. We get a very small one or two every two to four years in the upper nw of oregon/sw wash. They usualy do almost no damage, but it happens
The rant about fires is misleading, especially the photo for this video with the Capitol building with flames. The smoke we get is usually from eastern Oregon or Canada. The entire west coast has forest fires, not just Oregon. I have never had "soot" on my vehicles, never had to wear a mask outdoors. I only remember a few times where the air quality was so poor that it was better to stay indoors. Again, the wind brings in the smoke from Canada or eastern Oregon. Since Salem is in Willamette Valley corridor, the smoke does blow in. I've been in Salem for over 30 decades...lived all over the world and choose to stay here. The rain is less now with global warming. Salem is a close drive to the beach to the west, the mountains to the east. Oregon has some of best lakes, hiking, outdoor activities on the west coast. The homeless population has worsened since 2020, as has most of the country.
Thanks for sharing your perspective, it's great for others to hear your thoughts as a life long Salem resident. What do you think people must know about Salem before moving here? Anything I missed?
Hi! Clarification, sorry, the big earthquake we are overdue for. They have stated anything west of I5 is going to be generally unsurvable. Due to the massive tsunami and how devastating the " big one" will be. Yikes. You touched on allergies, but you did not mention the GRASS allergies here. We have the worlds highest grass pollen counts here every spring from about late march thru to early july. If you suffer from grass, be aware. Last year we had a world record of over 1300. Anything over 200 is considered " very high". Its debilitating.
@SalemOR I have done immunotherapy injections, I stopped after like 2 or so years. It's supposed to do 5 years. Did oral immunotherapy. Drops under the tongue from a ENT/ allergist. That helped a bit. But not with grass. I use Claritin, nose spray, eye drops, and corticosteroids inhaled for allergy induced asthma. And I still am miserable for about 3 months a year. Ugh.
One of my personal gripes is that we are severely lacking in public transportation. However, Salem is MUCH smaller than Chicago so expect a 20 minute car drive to get about anywhere. We do have a bus system, but I don’t think it’s that robust. Definitely be prepared to have a car in this city. Can’t wait to help ya move here and help your kitty cat find a nice PNW home ◡̈ We all know the pets are the real priority here. What’s kind of kitty do you have?
Property taxes in Salem are 1% of the homes value. This will vary based on the specific home but that this is a good rule of thumb if you're needing rough numbers. If your house is worth $500,000, expect to pay ~$5,000 in property taxes.
Thanks for sharing your perspective on Salem. I know others would love to hear from multiple people who live in Salem and have a different experience than I do. What do you feel is the biggest con about living in Salem?
@@SalemORThe fact that when you want to go enjoy the cold and windy coast where everything closes at 8:00pm, highway 22 merges with highway 18 and you end up sharing the coast with a bunch of jerks from Portland. Or worse, weirdo's from Lafayette.
“Salem” means “peace.” But you have to give up any bougie pretensions to find that peace here. Most can’t do it and leave. The ones who remain usually aren’t familiar with the term “bougie.”
This is a sentiment that makes sense to me. Salem is a town and definitely not a large city with too much bougie. That’s not the right fit for everyone. What brought you to Salem?
@@SalemOR I had to get my son away from his malfunctioning mother. I was seeking peace. Kinda found it. There’s nothing to prove to anyone in Salem. If you’re not incarcerated or recently released or in treatment, and you have paying work and a home, you’re doing better than most.
i have lived in salem Oregon my entire life i don't think that Salem is entirely bad yeah the homeless and druggies are a larger issue but there are good things here too also 1. don't act like doesn't Portland suck too 2. screw central air buy a window air conditioner or a fan not all everyone can afford a house with built in AC I swear if rich people don't stop ruining vintage houses with new boring colorless crap like how is boring brown and whites even a thing old houses have charm, character and history if your life isn't at risk leave it as it is.
@@SalemOR Least favorite is the crazy drivers in South Salem and my favorite thing 🤔 I haven't been that many places so I will pick Costco because I love the ice cream 🤗
I like Costco too! And I just saw that they have whole pizzas for $10. I've never been more motivated to get a pizza and eat the entire thing in one sitting.
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We moved from California to Salem and I love it here. I agree it depends on where you move from and what you like. Where we lived it was way more expensive with summers that were 6 months long over 100 almost every day. Drought. Too many people, way more crime, lived in an area with a population of 500,000. We live in west salem which is way nicer than salem proper. So many pine trees and green. I hate the sun, love the overcast rainy days. If I never see another palm tree I'll be happy. I don't have allergies, love gardening and the green forests that are right down the street from my house. The hiking is outstanding, there are waterfalls 30 minutes away, and the beach is only an hour away. Earthquakes are no big deal to me, remember I'm from California. Salem is not for everyone but it definitely is for me. ❤
Thank you so much for sharing!
I'm glad to hear you like West Salem. Its definitely a polarizing side of the city but happy to hear you enjoy its benefits.
Did you know much about West Salem before buying a house there or was it a totally new area for you?
Moving to Salem in Aug to work at Salem health can't wait ❤❤ I don't care what people say in the comments I can't wait to start working as a RN🎉🎉🎉
Congrats! Thats super exciting. Did you get assigned to work in Salem or did you pick it out?
Being a nurse is great. That's a horrible place to work though. Good luck.
Tell us more! What made it a horrible place for you? I know others who are thinking about relocating here would appreciate your perspective.
@@SalemOR the city isn't bad in my opinion. Has it's issues. Like everywhere. But Salem itself isn't too bad. I wish we would do something about the drug n homeless problem but Salem isn't alone in that. The hospital though is an issue. 1 Dr working the emergency department at night with hundreds of patients at times. It's one of the busiest hospitals on the west coast and severely lacking in management. Issues w violent patients. Bad shifts for nurses and doctors and even security. Frequently have to work OT. Salem needs another hospital. Another emergency department. Don't recommend working there. Or going as a patient. Go to Silverton or Stayton or even OHSU instead. If I was having a heart attack in front of Salem hospital id ask the emts to take me to another ED.
Get ready for tweekers.
We moved here from Chattanooga Tennessee it rained more there than it does here it just rains two or three days every week of the year then when we come here it rains from November through April but then the summer I remember one summer we didn't have one drop of rain for 10 straight weeks and it's warmer here than it was in Chattanooga Tennessee we like it a whole lot better.here
Glad you guys like it here. What was the biggest culture shock for you after you moved?
Lived here for over 30 years and only reason I wouldn’t recommend it is how the city lets the homeless live anywhere they please. It became seriously bad after 2020 .
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts on the city. What do you think is the biggest benefit to living in Salem, OR?
@@SalemOR You are not being honest. Leaving out the homeless issue, even more so if people want to walk around downtown is weird. Its not offensive to tell people the truth. The city is cover with litter and homeless everywhere.
I relocated to Salem, and I love it. I disagree that Salem is not walkable. You do have to drive to the grocery store, but you can walk to several parks, restaurants, and offices/work. The foggy and misty weather is moody and magical. The summers are very sunny and warm.
Thanks for sharing. Where did you relocate from?
This was a great video. My husband and I are thinking of relocating here when our babies start school. We're from Moscow Idaho so none of this is new to use but it has a lot more resources that we need including the School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing:)
Yes! That is a great reason to move here. Besides the school, what are you most looking forward to about living in Salem?
Be sure to book a 1-1 buyer consultation with me when you're ready to craft a relocation plan.
@@SalemOR I have been in Moscow my whole life so just something different for a change. But being near a beach and fun trails even though I'm not really a hiker. I had family in Olympia growing up (now also in Moscow) and I love that type of trail forest, ocean type, boardwalk sort of trails. I've been on a binge of your videos trying to understand the city:)
Salem has made me want to die. Salem has damn near killed me. I moved away several times with different boyfriends but when the relationships came to an end and I couldn't afford to live alone I wound up living with family in Salem again and here I am stuck. Currently in a long distance relationship and he and I are hoping to move to Washington or Colorado or something.
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m really sorry to hear about the struggles you've faced in Salem. It sounds like you’ve been through a lot, and I can understand why you’d want a change.
I hope your plans to move to Washington or Colorado with your partner work out well. It sounds like you’re looking for a fresh start, and I wish you all the best in finding a place that brings you happiness and peace.
I grew up in Salem. I have not lived there in 24 years. I wonder what you will say about it... and am looking forward to the pictures
What do you miss most about Salem?
I’m from Salem. Definitely wouldn’t move there. 🤷🏼♀️ Left 20 years ago.
Where did you relocate to and what prompted you to move away from Salem?
I moved from Portland to Salem last year and I prefer it here. I hardly see any junkies, homeless people, my car isn't getting broken into or stolen and I'm not constantly hearing gunshots.
So I guess it's all a matter of perspective 😂
Yay! Glad a fellow Portlander has entered the conversation. It is about perspective and Salem isn’t the right place for everyone and that’s ok!
For those who are thinking about moving to Salem, will you share with them what you like most about Salem?
Glad i found your video.... im a current Eugene Resident looking for a new location to live.
My husband and I moved to Eastern Oregon in the year 2000 to LA Grande. It was ok. We decided to buy a house here because our daughter moved out of the house (ours) that she was renting cheap and moved to California. Rented our to friend's of our daughter. That lasted about a year. So we put up the Craftman up for Sale. It went pretty fast. Bought a red ranch house on acreage in Union. Lovely place. Lived there until the pandemic raised it ugly head. To make this short my Husband passed of Covid JANUARY 2 2021. SO AFTER I RE- MODELED THE OLD HOUSE I SOLD IT ON OCTOBER 2021. BOUGHT A SMALL PLACE IN SALEM IN NOVEMBER 15 2021. AND HERE I AM. WITH ALL MY CATS 🐈!
I'm sorry for your loss.
La Grande is a unique part of Oregon and it totally make sense why it might not have been your cup of tea. I'm glad you found a nice spot for you and your kitties in Salem.
How did you end up picking Salem as the place to move to?
I'm from Chicago. Its a beautiful, vibrant city, BUT... Do you think you have weather here? You've got to be kidding me. How about snow so deep that you can't open your front door? How about summers so hot and humid that you can't go outside because of the mosquitos? We had torrential rains, flooding, tornados, fog so thick you can't see the car in front of you, wind chill factors of 20 degrees below zero, and frostbite. In the winter the freeways transform into sheets of ice with vehicles skidding uncontrollably and multiple accidents. By Spring cars are covered with dents and what's left of the snow has turned black from car exhaust. It's not unusual to have snow on Easter. To me, Oregon is a paradise.
Thanks for sharing your perspective and experience living in Salem. What is something that totally caught you off guard after moving to Salem?
The main cohort of people who are considering "moving to Salem" (but who also need a video guide to explain the town) are Californians.
Relative to the weather that most people in California are accustomed to (especially those from Southern/Central California), Oregon is cold and wet.
This is true. A large segment of my clients are relocating from California. One of the more recent reasons why has come down to insurance, natural disasters and overall affordability. Based on what my clients have to say it's most often times a relatively easy decision to sell their California home, buy a bigger and better home here in Salem.
Oregon is similar enough to California where people don't feel like a total fish outta water.
I'm surprised by the amount of people who want more rain and chiller days. I totally get it though because I'm a lobster and the sun is my mortal enemy.
lol Just because You came From a Place with really bad weather doesn't mean people have to like the weather here..
I lived in the Felony Flats area of Salem for 4 years. My experiences... Train horns waking you up at 3 AM that echoes throughout the entire city. Homeless mental patients released from the State Mental Hospital terrorizing the streets at all hours of the day, There are more dispensaries then food stores, lousy food, lousy traffic, mold, mold and more mold due to the weather. It was the most depressing city that I have ever lived in, and I have lived all over the world, too. I wised up and moved to Central Oregon.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. What neighborhood do you think would have been a better fit for you?
Thank you I was about to buy a house there
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Yeah, and calling for help is like talking to the wall. The city would rather help the criminals than the taxpayers.
I live by cordon it take me 2 minutes to be in the countryside
Sweet! Whats your favorite U-pick place?
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The drug problem is bleeding over from Eugenie and Portland. The prices that killed the city of Vancouver Washington (across the bridge from Portland) is making it hard to pay bills. Fuck Salem I hate it here.
It sounds like you have some strong feelings about living in Salem. I totally get it. I wasn't convinced I liked Salem when I first moved here.
If you could relocate out of Salem, where would you want to go?
@@SalemOR Wyoming or Montana. Summers that feel the same fields and safer. Lots of places for a mechanic like me to work.
That makes sense. I've never been to either of those States but they seem nice in their own way. Do you find it's easy to work in Salem as a mechanic?
This is a wonderful video! You tell it like it is. Thank you for your honesty.
Thanks for watching!
Good video.. not for me though. I'm a MA resident living in an extremely walkable/bikeable area, out of sheer necessity. Traffic is stopped dead most days, and public transportation sucks and is outdated. I see in this video there aren't many bike lanes or infrastructure to get around by bike. That's too bad.
It is too bad, I hope that the city of Salem makes more walkable infrastructure and the ability to live car free. They are making more bike lanes, but honestly I wouldn't bike in this city in 10000 years.
Would you ever live in the PNW?
@@SalemOR Most likely no. I hear nightmarish stories from places like Portland and Seattle about cities drowning in homeless and drugs. We have enough of those issues here, but the public would not tolerate that level of social decay.
I totally understand where you're coming from. Salem isn't the right place for everyone. Heck, Oregon isn't the right place for everyone. Hopefully those who watch my videos will have ample information to decide if Salem is (or is not) the right place for them.
I'm glad you're sharing your two cents on this channel. It really does help others make a well informed decision when there are multiple perspectives.
My mother's family moved to Salem from a remote part of the state, when she was 9 years old. When I was growing up in Eugene, every year we would spend a couple of weeks in Salem, visiting relatives. I never had a more bleak and miserable time in my life. It was as though there was a citywide dynamic that was turned down to the lowest possible setting. Exactly the opposite of what a young person wants to endure. And the water pipes were coated with sulfur from the old, polluting paper plants, so the water stank and tasted foul. I imagine it could be a great place for an old, sedentary person, but not for someone with a lot of energy and desire for a vigorous life.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. What do you like most about living in Salem, Oregon? Anything that you think others might enjoy too?
It's not true that we dont get any tornados. We get a very small one or two every two to four years in the upper nw of oregon/sw wash. They usualy do almost no damage, but it happens
Thanks for sharing. I didn't realize we had tornados but ya learn something new everyday!
I see lil mini tornadoes all the time..when I drive from Salem to coos Bay.
Relocating to Oregon for housing prices and taxes?? Oregon has top five highest housing prices and taxes are high here compared to other states.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. How long have you lived in Oregon for an whats your favorite thing about the State?
The rant about fires is misleading, especially the photo for this video with the Capitol building with flames. The smoke we get is usually from eastern Oregon or Canada. The entire west coast has forest fires, not just Oregon. I have never had "soot" on my vehicles, never had to wear a mask outdoors. I only remember a few times where the air quality was so poor that it was better to stay indoors. Again, the wind brings in the smoke from Canada or eastern Oregon. Since Salem is in Willamette Valley corridor, the smoke does blow in. I've been in Salem for over 30 decades...lived all over the world and choose to stay here. The rain is less now with global warming. Salem is a close drive to the beach to the west, the mountains to the east. Oregon has some of best lakes, hiking, outdoor activities on the west coast. The homeless population has worsened since 2020, as has most of the country.
Thanks for sharing your perspective, it's great for others to hear your thoughts as a life long Salem resident. What do you think people must know about Salem before moving here? Anything I missed?
About the rain go to phippens in minela get 39 in to50 a year and hot to...
Hi! Clarification, sorry, the big earthquake we are overdue for. They have stated anything west of I5 is going to be generally unsurvable. Due to the massive tsunami and how devastating the " big one" will be. Yikes.
You touched on allergies, but you did not mention the GRASS allergies here. We have the worlds highest grass pollen counts here every spring from about late march thru to early july. If you suffer from grass, be aware. Last year we had a world record of over 1300. Anything over 200 is considered " very high". Its debilitating.
Yes! The pollen here is pretty bad and you're right about the grass. What is your go to remedy for allergies?
@SalemOR I have done immunotherapy injections, I stopped after like 2 or so years. It's supposed to do 5 years. Did oral immunotherapy. Drops under the tongue from a ENT/ allergist. That helped a bit. But not with grass. I use Claritin, nose spray, eye drops, and corticosteroids inhaled for allergy induced asthma. And I still am miserable for about 3 months a year. Ugh.
Allergies are rough here. Sorry your’s are so bad for a good chunk of the year.
Single male with a cat😂 looking into relocating from Chicago for work. Can you speak on public transit? I take the train and bus here.
One of my personal gripes is that we are severely lacking in public transportation. However, Salem is MUCH smaller than Chicago so expect a 20 minute car drive to get about anywhere.
We do have a bus system, but I don’t think it’s that robust.
Definitely be prepared to have a car in this city.
Can’t wait to help ya move here and help your kitty cat find a nice PNW home ◡̈
We all know the pets are the real priority here. What’s kind of kitty do you have?
At least, you should avoid West Salem.. Very few buses (and no train) and crossing a bridge to Central Salem is a nightmare at rush hours.
Tell us more about your perspective. If not West Salem, where would you recommend people look if they are wanting to move to Salem?
This isn’t a transit city. Your best bet if you need to live here without a car is to prepare to spend a lot on Uber and DoorDash.
Complete opposite side of the spectrum from Chi
You didn't mention the property taxes!
Property taxes in Salem are 1% of the homes value. This will vary based on the specific home but that this is a good rule of thumb if you're needing rough numbers.
If your house is worth $500,000, expect to pay ~$5,000 in property taxes.
@@SalemOR thank you!
And they're not as high as they should be. Just wait!
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Salem is so lame. There, I saved you 40 minutes. You're welcome.
Thanks for sharing your perspective on Salem. I know others would love to hear from multiple people who live in Salem and have a different experience than I do.
What do you feel is the biggest con about living in Salem?
@@SalemORThe fact that when you want to go enjoy the cold and windy coast where everything closes at 8:00pm, highway 22 merges with highway 18 and you end up sharing the coast with a bunch of jerks from Portland. Or worse, weirdo's from Lafayette.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. It sounds like Salem is not the right place for you.
What keeps ya in Salem?
Salem is low key cool and unpretentious.
@@SalemOR I'm the mayor.
“Salem” means “peace.” But you have to give up any bougie pretensions to find that peace here. Most can’t do it and leave. The ones who remain usually aren’t familiar with the term “bougie.”
This is a sentiment that makes sense to me. Salem is a town and definitely not a large city with too much bougie. That’s not the right fit for everyone.
What brought you to Salem?
@@SalemOR I had to get my son away from his malfunctioning mother. I was seeking peace. Kinda found it. There’s nothing to prove to anyone in Salem. If you’re not incarcerated or recently released or in treatment, and you have paying work and a home, you’re doing better than most.
i have lived in salem Oregon my entire life i don't think that Salem is entirely bad yeah the homeless and druggies are a larger issue but there are good things here too also 1. don't act like doesn't Portland suck too 2. screw central air buy a window air conditioner or a fan not all everyone can afford a house with built in AC I swear if rich people don't stop ruining vintage houses with new boring colorless crap like how is boring brown and whites even a thing old houses have charm, character and history if your life isn't at risk leave it as it is.
You have some valid points. What do you think someone should know about living in Salem that hasn't yet been mentioned?
Moved to Salem Oregon in 2009 🤷🏻♀️
Sweet, whats you're favorite and least favorite thing about the city?
@@SalemOR Least favorite is the crazy drivers in South Salem and my favorite thing 🤔 I haven't been that many places so I will pick Costco because I love the ice cream 🤗
I like Costco too! And I just saw that they have whole pizzas for $10. I've never been more motivated to get a pizza and eat the entire thing in one sitting.
@@SalemOR That's a good deal 🤗
They don’t salt the roads or plow the roads.
You only need to plow when there’s snow, and there is usually no snow. Salt’s great if you love buying new cars every 3 years.
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Tell us your thoughts as a local Salemander. What do you think about the topic?
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Nothing good ever comes from complaining.
But here you are complaining about people complaining
My transwoman and bigoted aholes and harassed me so much I salem, that I finally had to leave. Never met more shitty despicable people in my life.
Thank you for sharing your perspective and experiences. Where did you end up relocating to?