Is it worth moving to Nevada?

https://www.reddit.com/r/Nevada/comments/1igea1c/is_it_worth_moving_to_nevada/

created by LetterheadCurious362 on 03/02/2025 at 02:10 UTC*

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I (21) and my husband (24) both work in the culinary field. He’s a chef and I’m a pastry chef both of us went to school. Currently we live in LA although I’m from Alabama. Recently I have been heavily considering moving to Nevada. Is it worth it? What are some suggested places or things to look into before moving?

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Comment by Lower_Guarantee137 at 03/02/2025 at 02:21 UTC

60 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Don’t come underfunded. Check the current unemployment rate in NV. Check rental prices. Securing housing without a job is not easy here and most people without $$ and/or a job offer, don’t last long. Keep that in mind. Resources here are not in the same league as CA. Welcome to Nevada.

Comment by AbsolZero at 03/02/2025 at 03:07 UTC*

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What part of Nevada? Las Vegas or North Nevada?

Both are VERY different, it’s almost hard to believe they share the same state. For context, I moved from LA to Carson City 3 years ago.

Vegas: Hot, busy, cutthroat. Lots to do. Amazing food everywhere. As an LA native, it felt very familiar when I’d visit. You also get the benefit of being a skip and a hop away from LA if you feel the need to visit.

Northern NV: All 4 seasons. Mellow lifestyle. Snow can be a challenge to navigate at times. Endless recreational activities. Food culture is severely lacking. Sacramento is only 2hrs away if you need your CA fix. Lake Tahoe is only 30 mins from Carson/1 hour from Reno.

If you’re in culinary, I imagine you’d have an abundance of job opportunities at the resorts in Vegas. Reno has some but it doesn’t compare.

All in all, if you’re looking for a more peaceful environment than LA, North NV is up your alley. If the fast paced lifestyle of LA doesn’t bother you, then Vegas.

Comment by fukaboba at 03/02/2025 at 02:29 UTC

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Rents are not as cheap as they were 10 years ago as cost of living is way up as is everywhere

There used to be value in Vegas . Not so much these days

Comment by Any_Coconut1039 at 03/02/2025 at 02:14 UTC

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Great thing is not state income tax. An issue is that rents are not as cheap as they use to be. Summerlin, Henderson are some nice areas. Drive around any neighborhood at night and during the day just to get a different perspective. Good luck!

Comment by CultureMoney2045 at 03/02/2025 at 13:45 UTC

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If you are from LA then the answer is “hell no”

Comment by Onthemightof at 03/02/2025 at 06:45 UTC

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Go to Vegas for serious cooking jobs

Comment by greygoose71 at 03/02/2025 at 02:14 UTC

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Reno is good, gets a cold in winter, not a busy airport and lots of outdoor stuff like Lake Tahoe is near. Summers are not bad like Vegas.

Comment by SmartMatic1337 at 03/02/2025 at 02:20 UTC

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Just moved to Reno (from SF) and it's a lot nicer than I thought it would be. People are friendly, stores are stocked, parking is easy, and living is cheap AF (compared to bay area/LA).

Comment by Flowers_4_Ophelia at 03/02/2025 at 12:18 UTC

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Do not move without already securing a job or have at least one year’s living expenses saved up, just in case. Vegas is a large, growing city, but it is still a “who you know” place as far as jobs are concerned.

Comment by Routine_Ingenuity315 at 03/02/2025 at 08:43 UTC

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Living in Vegas is horrible. Crime, drugs, etc. Northern Nevada doesn't have the culinary scene you will need for jobs. I would chose another state.

Comment by 3-BuckChuck at 03/02/2025 at 02:15 UTC

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City is growing and opportunities exist if you’re competitive. As for where to live… the far crust of the city especially far west or east is preferred.

Comment by Beneficial-Turnover6 at 03/02/2025 at 06:39 UTC

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People will break into your house and steal everything. That was my experience.

Comment by wallcanyon at 03/02/2025 at 02:17 UTC

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Without know why you're considering a move, it would be extrapolation on speculation to tell you if it's worthwhile.

Comment by Capital_Historian685 at 03/02/2025 at 02:35 UTC

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LA is close enough for you to thoroughly check out Vegas and the surrounding areas. Some people like it, some people don't.

Comment by renoconcern at 03/02/2025 at 03:07 UTC

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Well, a lot of people originally from California seem to think so. There are a lot more people from California living here than native Nevadans.

Comment by ifyournotfirstyour11 at 03/02/2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Worth it to not have an insane commute and get your life back.

Comment by PuzzleheadedBobcat90 at 03/02/2025 at 05:23 UTC

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Getting into the strip properties can require a lot of networking. It may take time to get a shift time shift in a union job.

When you apply to jobs, make sure your cover letter states your move date, as an open position can fill really fast.

You'll want to apply with the union, too, if you plan to work on the Strip

A lot of off strip properties are non union, but follow a similar structure and pay scale (with lower pay). You probably won't start at full wage. Most jobs have a step up. It can take up to a year to get to full wage, or a number of hours worked

https://m.culinaryunion226.org/union/work-with-us

Start by calling the union.

Most non gambling restaurant jobs have a much lower pay scale.

Make sure you come here with a good amount of savings to sustain you until you can get a full-time union or be prepared to A.work part time with open availability B. Work two jobs until you get full time or C take a lesson desirable shift like graveyard.

Definitely head over to Askamanager.org for resume, cover letter, and interview tips.

Comment by NaomiDarkridge at 03/02/2025 at 08:18 UTC

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Rents are not cheap as they used to be but if you really need to move to Nevada be prepared to spend

Comment by LasVegasNV-Realtor01 at 03/02/2025 at 09:19 UTC

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I would say yes. Locals are just being out priced by California. It’s becoming harder and harder to keep up with the house prices for even the average middle income. If you need my help as I am working clients moving from all over.

Comment by TheDailyBrew7 at 03/02/2025 at 15:24 UTC

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if you're coming from LA, it might feel familiar at first, but it can get overwhelming after a while

Comment by Lackadaisical_ninja at 03/02/2025 at 16:22 UTC

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Sorry, we're full. No work anyways. Everyone is in the culinary industry it seems, and are jobless or settling for employment in places they are over qualified for . Even though there are thousands of restaurants and kitchens. An overabundance of people are available to work in them here. That being said, I ❤️ NV. Quiet life if you aren't in Vegas.