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DefaultSubsAreTerrib t1_j1uiqao wrote

Has anyone lived here and also in Buffalo, NY? If so I'd love to hear how you would compare it to Richmond...

My today: hopefully go for a run before heading up to DC-area for a few days

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Charlesinrichmond t1_j1ukvxo wrote

myself no. I have known a number of people in Richmond from Buffalo and they strongly prefer Richmond. On the other hand, one of my wife's best friends has been in Buffalo for the last decade, not completely by choice, but has been surprised how much she has liked the place.

My impression is the weather is the biggest thing holding Buffalo back.

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RVAGOD t1_j25aesj wrote

What do you need to know? It's a great place to be trapped in your house for the week.

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DefaultSubsAreTerrib t1_j28o0ce wrote

I didn't have a specific question. Just, what's the vibe like there? Run down and decrepit? Up and coming? Artsy? Punky? Craft-brewpub-y? Housing crisis? Jobs?

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RVAGOD t1_j2bs4q7 wrote

Buffalo is a rust belt city experiencing a renaissance,.There are run down areas like and city but the majority is on the upswing, it's exciting to see the change over the last decade or two. Like any other city there are artsy areas, Buffalo has a real independent creative style. The city has a solid theatre district for plays/musicals as well as music as well as multiple outdoor venues when the weather is right. Housing market is affordable, that's obviously depending on where you are moving from but you should not have too much of an issue finding something. Not an expert on the job market and I bet it depends on what industry you are in. O yeah beer is everywhere tons of breweries and festivals, Bills, Sabres, our food is also a prideful point in Buffalo. We have a chill creative vibe with a bit of a wild side, come for a visit, I'm sure you will fall in love with the place.

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