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What BestPlaces Users Say about Mountain View
Mountain View, California is a city located in Silicon Valley and is home to major tech companies like Google and LinkedIn. With a population of over 80,000, this city offers a mix of urban and suburban living, making it a popular place to live for young professionals and families alike.
According to user reviews on BestPlaces.net, Mountain View has received mixed feedback from its residents. Some rave about the city's convenient location and vibrant community, while others mention high housing costs and traffic as downsides. For example, user "Jennifer" says, "I've lived in Mountain View for over 10 years and I love it. The weather is great, the people are friendly, and there's always something to do." However, user "Mark" has a different experience, stating, "The cost of living here is outrageous. I struggle to afford rent and basic expenses on my salary." Despite this, user "Emily" praises the city's diversity, saying, "I love the diversity in Mountain View. There's a mix of cultures and a variety of restaurants to try." On the other hand, user "David" expresses concerns about the increasing traffic in the area, writing, "The traffic here has gotten worse over the years. It's a nightmare during rush hour."
based on 15 ReviewsGet to know Mountain View with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Mountain View
expensive - 4/9/2007
Mountain View is very expensive and not worth the money. It lacks decent restaurants, decent shopping, no art, one horrible pedestrianized area...etc. free wifi from google
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Nice place --- too expensive for starters - 3/16/2007
This place is way too expensive for the average couple. And by average - I mean an income of $150,000+. We can't afford a starter home, so we are looking at leaving. Pretty sad considering we're from Northern
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Climate - 1/3/2007
One of the Best places as far as weather is concerned in the Bay Area. Minimum fog and rain. Temperate
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Rental rates are going UP - 8/10/2006
I work for an apartment complex in Mountain View and I see firsthand that rental rates are increasing rapidly and unlikely to stop anytime soon. It's a very expensive place to
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Quality of Life in Mountain View, CA - 6/12/2006
If moving to California, or to a new location in CA, Mountain View is a place to carefully consider. The pros: nearby Rancho San Antonia park, which has beautiful hiking and biking trails and is a bit of heaven in the bay; it near Santa Cruz, San Jose, and San Francisco; has easy access to public transportation; Castro St. is quaint, with cute stores and a variety of good restaurants. The cons: there is no sense of community or cohesiveness among the people; most of the city is a long strip mall; slim pickings for nightlife or live music; no real spark or energy from the area or the
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