Living in Carson City Nevada: Pros and Cons
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- Опубліковано 12 лип 2024
- In this video, I'm sharing some of the pros and cons of living in Carson City Nevada, and how it differs from living in South Lake Tahoe. I recently moved to Carson City from Lake Tahoe and although I will probably be moving back to Lake Tahoe eventually, I wanted to share what my experience has been like living in the Nevada State Capitol.
If you have some of your own pros and cons you would like to share, comment below!
Video Contents:
0:00 Intro
0:53 Pro #1
1:24 Pro #2
1:50 Pro #3
2:16 Pro #4
2:41 Pro #5
3:15 Pro #6
3:56 Pro #7
4:38 Con #1
5:06 Con #2
5:37 Con #3
6:02 Con #4
6:33 Conclusion & Outro
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Thank you for watching "Living in Carson City: Pros and Cons!" Let me know what your pros and cons are in the comments!
Question about distance. I'm accustomed to having to deal with horrible traffic in SoCal. So 30 minutes to you is literally nothing to me. I'll often drive 1-2 hrs (in traffic) for hiking or party activities in metropolitan areas. How far away are the younger nightlife areas & hiking and is there ever a time you have to deal with heavy traffic?
If ur going to do a video on a place learn how to pronounce the name of the state.
Hey there. Please help me with ma question. Thanks in advance. How SAFE Is Carson City from natural disasters (earthquake, wildfire, hurricane) and wildlife (bear, serpent, coyote)❓
I'm a tech entrepreneur and got decieved after a 20 year old marriage. Decided to just vanish and be alone. Spoke to my brother from different mother and he suggested I move to Carson, NV. All the cons you mentioned are pros to me it seems. I'm in my early 40s so I think I have time to start over and be a nobody at a quiet place. Thanks for your info.
Pro #1 Almost no traffic. There are no traffic jams. Your trip takes the same time every day of the year.
Pro #2 No lines at Costco or Trader Joes etc. or most places like restaurants.
Pro #3 No parking issues and no parking fees! Go anywhere and you will not have any difficulty finding parking spots.
Pro #4 Carson City has Home Depot, Lowe's so it is easier to get construction materials/landscape/electrical/plumbing/etc.
Con #1 "Relaxed service standards" compared to California.
Con #2 Entertainment. It's either Reno or Lake Tahoe. Carson City has no venue large enough for shows.
Con #3 Wind. It is very windy most afternoons..full gales many days of the year.
(Five year resident)
Thank you so much for sharing these!!!! and yes whats with the wind definitely noticed that!
Since Carson City is full of retired people, I assume that it is very safe. Old people have no (low) energy to rob, rape or scam other people.
How is the dating scene for young people in your age group?
I visited CC once on my way to Burning Man years back. I live in NYC. Yes, I remembered that city was very pretty and clean.
Heading into the night, I heard about the wind. Five-year CC resident: A friend who lives downtown said that recently.
I'll take dry over the Florida swamp sweatbox any day. I'm waiting for a real estate "correction" or preferably, crash before buying a house in the area.
Went up there every summer to work from Las Vegas . Stayed up in the Stix for weeks at a time up by the Dayton state park . Beautiful Stallions , had them eating out of my hand eventually . Miss it up there !
Informative video. Yes, the cons for you are the pros for me! Early retiree, like dry air, don't mind a 30 minute Tahoe drive to awesome hikes!
Thank you for this information Gabriella. Love your videos. I am older, so would not mind the pace of life in this area. Because of your video, I am now considering relocating here in a few years, from Escondido Ca. San Diego County. I am also looking into the Bishop area as well. The entire eastern Sierra is just a photography gold mine..LoL
So glad you enjoyed the video Brian!!
I consider the very dry air a big plus during the summer. When the temperature is in the 90s, it doesn't feel as bad when the air is dry. Try going to Florida with high humidity and feel the heat.
While I'm in Carson City, the drive to the main part of town goes past a cow field. I'm in the city, but it's like I'm in the countryside.
After having lived in a major city, the lack of crowds is a refreshing feeling. I can go to a store without seeing mobs of people.
Agreed Ill take the dry air over the east coast humidity any day! Just wish its didnt mess w eyes so much ✌️
TONS of outdoor activity in and around Carson.... Such a walkable town. Hiking and mt. biking galore. Golfing. Skiing and snow shoeing very close by
Good evening! Well done video.You hit the nail on the head when you said its a retirement community as i know a few people that have retired there mostly because of cost and weather(not much snow).I can see why a younger person would find it not as interesting as Tahoe.Glad to hear your goal is to move back to the Lake! Yes its close to the lake but there is nothing like waking up and getting coffee and looking out at that beautiful Lake .It doesn't get much better than that. Thank you for the time.
haha exactly...its def not a permanent move, just temporary, but I ended up liking it more than I thought...but yes nothing beats living right in Tahoe!
@@GabriellaViola excuse me I need your help. Which is cheaper to get from Sacramento to Carson city? Amtrak or flight? There’s a girl that wants me to “come over” but I’m worried it’s costly
Hi, Gabriella! I just discovered your channel and binge-watched a few of your videos - very informative, engaging, and addictively watchable (like you). Seriously, you are a beautiful and charming woman, and I love your voice. You deserve a much bigger following, and I hope you get it.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment!!!! I appreciate that, and im so glad you enjoyed some of my videos 😊😊😊😊
Great video thanks
Your welcome Jeff!
I like "the Basil" Thai restaurant.
I havent tried it yet!
Hi - Very nice video about an intriguing Nevada city. Thank you for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it
I love your videos and really enjoyed this one. I moved to Carson City a little over 3 years ago and lived in some apartments off Menlo for the first few years. Then I moved to Dayton about 1 1/2 years ago. For the most part, I've really enjoyed the beauty of the area and the central location we are in. The one thing I would have added is you're about 25 minutes from Virginia City as well. If you haven't been there yet, check it out. Thanks for the great videos
thank you so much Justin! and yes proximity to Virginia City is definitely a pro! such a fun place to visit!
That is beautiful! More horsies please🙂
Thanks for the video. Carson City sounds great 😊
you are so welcome 😊
excellent review
Thank you im glad it was helpful!
Beautiful place
I’m old, lol, so the nightlife would not be an issue. You can still wake up every morning and beat the crowds to the East side, which is the most beautiful side! Costco and Trader Joe’s are so close now :)
Yes I love that the east shore is so close!!!! Def wish I could walk to more places in Carson but oh well, I certainly live in a nicer house here!
Carson City has amazing trails! You will discover more the longer you are there
Thank you Jared let me know if you have any recommendations!
It looks so beautiful over there
I’m blue collar refrigeration tech so definitely have work there. 2 companies I’ve seen are next to blm were you can camp and shoot.
But most people have jobs in Reno and live in Carson city.
You nailed it! Prepare yourself for the hot summers in Carson. It's horrible!
I experienced them a little bit was there for June and July this year, certainly gets hot!
It looks like a lovely little town with lots of space.
Personally feels like more pros than cons.
I like the quiet places with less younger people. its less trouble. I'm just like an old person. I remember when i was a kid i went with my parents to the casino to eat and there was a bunch of seniors. it felt comfortable. I've seen some people post the cafes too. Those look nice & comfy.
Maybe the job part would be a big deciding factor for me.
Note to Gabriella Viola: While someone has already assisted you by mentioning the Nevada Railroad Museum and its diverse railroad-themed artifacts and activities as a suitable option to add to your list of diversions, you / all should ALSO consider the V&T Carson City Railroad ride. From downtown, driving Highway 50 east, past the Eagle Valley Golf Course, to the Eastgate Depot will put you aboard the vintage steam train. It travels a historic route, eventually past Gold Hill to ultra-historic Virginia City.
A wine and cheese reception with the steam engine and coaches stopped high above ultra-scenic Carson River Canyon was offered on a ride I took. It attracted rail fans -- older demographic -- and the wine and cheese crowd -- mixed and younger. Do check it out!
Very much enjoyed your report -- visuals and commentary both. Can't wait to come back and check out the wild horses -- no doubt by which time you'll be resettled at the lake.
Hey SC! thank you so much for the recommendations!
Must have been hard to leave the Lake. Cheaper for sure, I always drive down for my gas, the Costco and Trader Joe’s but fortunately for you close to the lake. Definitely want to hear about any cool places you find. Decent Sports Bar down there but can’t remember the name. Keep us posted and be well.
I mean it's only a 30 minute drive! im in tahoe a few days a week just shooting 📸 so it's hard to miss! What I do miss is being able to walk to bars and restaurants ..haha i should have included that as a con!
Thanks for the information. I'm thinking of moving there from the Bay Area.
Do you see a lot of homeless encampments around Carson?
I want to know. Thanks.
I have not seen any myself as of yet
@@GabriellaViola Thank you!
I recommend the Nevada State Railroad Museum, nice place. With nice steam locomotives.
thank you for the suggestion Dillon! I've passed by it but have never checked it out!
It is beautiful there, I especially love the quiet, mountains and horses although, as a drummer/musician I would need some acreage… For work, you are an entrepreneur 💰 is everywhere
Im actually moving back to South Lake Tahoe but I really did enjoy my time living in Carson. Very peaceful
Check out Hobart road, that trail leads up to the Hobart reservoir. Awesome hike, definitely is a long one. Ash canyon is great, prison hill isn’t the greatest but still fun.
Thank you for the suggestions Joe!
Hot springs what we love the most coming to Carson City :)
oh they are great!! so relaxing
I'd love to live in Carson City 😮😮😮😮
I'm attracted by the lack of income tax and estate tax. I'm an Oregonian, where I pay 10% in income tax, and Oregon wants 16% of my estate. This is a huge bite out of what I hope to leave to my loved ones. Oregon also excludes only the first million dollars from estate tax, tying it for first place in the lowest threshold for estate taxation in the whole nation. The heck with that. I want to leave 100% of my estate to my family.
One small pleasure of moving to Nevada is the ability to cast my blue vote in this purple state. Conservatives in Nevada bristle at all of the damned liberals moving there to escape California taxes, but I love it.
OMG. This video is surreal. When I lived in Carson City, NV I was essentially the only African American male there. Main Street was like 4 miles long and this beautiful young girl wasn't even born yet. Carson was like Mayberry and with Ron Howard there filming John Wayne's last film "the Shootist" during our senior year, it seemed even more so. I returned for a visit a couple of years ago. I should have left it to my memories and listened to Thomas Wolf who wrote, "You can't go home again."
thank you so much Ken! so glad you enjoyed the video 💙💙..and it still has those wild west vibes a little 🏔
Nice very Good
Nearly everyone who creates videos promoting Carson City downplays the weather aspect of the place. Frankly, the weather is the biggest negative factor of C.C. It's plenty hot in the Summer (mid- to upper-90s most of the time, and occasionally hitting triple digits), and the Winters are unquestionably cold. In the five years I lived in C.C., two of the Winters were quite nasty and seemed almost endless. I got really sick and tired of the constant snowing and wind blowing.
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There's plenty of positives about C.C., but Weather is most definitely *NOT* one of them. I have a saying:
If it isn't raining,
And it isn't snowing,
Then the wind is blowing!!
Dry air. No biggie.. love peaceful old town with history..
I’m moving from stateline to cc myself!
its def a bit of a change, I do miss walking to everything but its def mellow in carson
The city looks amazing, I live in a super small dusty town called Amargosa Valley, and we are around 1300 people here, actually there's more cows than people on the local dairy 😀, me and my wife are looking for a safe environment and good schools and that place seems like the right one, California got way out of hand, 3 kids 2 autistic so the less people and loud noises the better, here is super bore and everything is really far and we are tired of having to travel for hours for groceries, fun, etc... actually, I noticed that real state in carson is not that bad. It's a great video. I hope to live there in the near future.
So glad the video was helpful to you!
Hey I'm moving there from England this October any advice you can give me please?
The Cons are not too bad. Where I live in the Bay area, the Cons are pretty bad ones. And yeah, Wild Horses are cool.
haha they are definitely cool!! How's life in the bay lately?
@@GabriellaViola Life is good for me. Just work and my days off going to the Sonoma coast for picture taking. We got some rain Mid April so that's a positive thing. I won't mention the negatives here haha.
@@GabriellaViola I'm pretty much out of the immediate Bay Area. I'm in what's known as the Wine country, but prices around here are getting closer to the skyhigh Bay area. But it's nice and scenic. I'm in Dairy farmland and vineyards in a 5 minute drive. I've been taking pictures of the Green landscapes before they dry up.
Is commuting to Reno for work out of the question? Can imagine with weather, it could get difficult
Lots of people commute from Reno, including myself at one point, but in the winter it could be stressful, the worst is already being at work when it starts to snow heavy and being worried about getting back 😅
The LAST place on Earth you want to be is on 395 between CC and Reno during a snowstorm.
Carson City is clean and pretty but seems a little quiet. What is the restaurant vibe? How many coffee houses that stay open all day and possibly into the night? It looks dead in Carson City, but it has some charm. If you're interested, most of the Costcos here (SoCal) are hiring now and, from what I hear, the pay is good. Hard to beat Lake Tahoe for beautiful, but the entire region is truly pretty.
Hike to the Kings Canyon waterfall, easy, then hike to the upper waterfall, hard, where the treeline starts.
Agreed love that hike, last time i tried to do it it was closed i belive, hopefully its open now
Could you suggest me some of the safe neighborhoods to book a hotel for solo travelers ?
anywhere near historic downtown is a pretty safe bet!
@@GabriellaViola I am still exploring.Could you name a few? Like Carson city,inclined village,stateline or anything around South Lake Tahoe ?
Well how would you know you have never lived here if you saying nevoda
Carson is still a great place, I spent 18 months back in 2007/8
Agreed I very much enjoyed living there
All kidding aside, I'm moving back to Lincoln CA (from living in Portland OR for 10 years). Gonna stay in central Cali for a few months to make some money, but I wanna end up in either Tahoe or Carson City or like area. I'm not much, nothing big, I wash dishes for restaurants and sell weed for pot shops on occasion. What do?
I was born in Carson City! :D
Tampa, Florida,,,,,,,Summers are Brutal...humidity ,,,,,,,,,,,..retire in Carson City,,,,,,,,Looking now for a property,,,,,
I'm from NY and i don't miss that east coast summer humidity! i know they are getting hit extra hard this year with the humidity.
@@GabriellaViola Its like this annually Here in Tampa/St. Pete. Getting older an health is a factor,,,Dry Climate..Cooler temps, an Mountain Views,,,,,🙂
Yeah, Tahoe is insane-I love it, but most of my friends are having to leave because of housing....
haha yes exactly, I still havent given up hope 😂
Virginia City & Virginia City Highlands please?
Thank you for those suggestions 😀
I wanna see your naturally curly hair tho! Some people might like that!
Im from san diego, ca you should come here to visit , it’s beautiful here but definitely lake tahoe my favorite place for summer vacation.
I love San Diego!! I used to live in LA and I would drive down to SD often! whats your favorite area of SD?
@@GabriellaViola I like the beaches around Torrey Pines for beach walks and jumping in the waves. Mexican food in Old Town. Hanging out in Coronado. Motorcycling on highway one through Encinitas and Solano Beach. Bar hopping in Gas Lamp area. Miramar air show is back this year.
@@chuck_in_socal the Mexican Food good in Old town is sooo good!!!
Moving in 19 days... My boyfriend and I are coming from central California for his job. We're scared, definitely, but it does seem like a nice area.
Well I hope this video helped you, and you are super close to Tahoe which is gorgeous so there's that!
No state income tax. Much cheaper gasoline. No lines anywhere - this state is very very very empty. Go east of Carson City/Reno/Sparks etc and you find wilderness.
Please dont.Go to Texas we nevadans don't want anymore of your cali.crap.
Do you have a family living with you? I think I would get lonely living in a place like Carson city since I'm single. One of the main reasons I want to live in a city with a younger demographic.
"Ben W," Good luck with your plans to move to an age appropriate city / town.
Speaking of 'appropriate' your Comment would have read better by our charming hostess, Gabriella Viola, and viewers if it was limited to:
"I think I would get lonely living in a place like Carson City since I'm single. One of the main reasons I want to live in a city with a younger demographic."
You see, you clearly get your point across AND allow Ms. Viola the opportunity to respond and share what experiences, expectations she's endured as well as ANY personal information she's willing to disclose. We do know she's a photographer, which is a bonus for UA-cam curious viewing her video(s).
Now, to the point: what young, attractive, blonde, married or single, (happily) 'involved' or between relationships, is going to chance exposing her vulnerability by telling the universe, "Oh, I forgot to mention in my report: I live ALL ALONE and as you saw, there's no bars on my bedroom window, so I'm vulnerable as hell, as vulnerable as most young women who happen to be single or not living with relatives or roommates, and / or going through a phase of being unattached. Yup, guess that means I'm 'easy bait.'"
"Do you have a family living with you?" is NONE of our business -- UNLESS she wishes to divulge. And since she hasn't already, it's most likely she won't. She needn't.
@@scvandy3129 It wasn't my intention to ask this in a predatory way. It was legitimate curiosity but I get that with the times we live in now, simply being curious and friendly can be perceived as threatening. All the more reason I want to get away from big city life, people are all rightfully paranoid because mental health services don't exist so a lot of crazy people are running around, and the government is more focused on keeping law abiding citizens in line and paying taxes rather than capturing criminals to keep us safe. Now it's our own job to take care of ourselves. I was hurt when I read your comment initially, but then I realized I had done nothing wrong. I only asked a question, and I'm sorry if it 'might' have been perceived as 'creepy' or 'threatening' despite my only asking because I won't be moving with friends/family, so hearing from someone else who executed what I was contemplating that they did so and are happy living alone would have been reassuring to me, but as a guy, I guess I don't see sharing these type of details with others as something I should be concerned with so it never crossed my mind how it might scare someone if I asked that type of question.
I had to think a bit before deciding to reply because I don't really feel the need to apologize for being myself and tip toe around / live in the shadows to make other people feel comfortable and safe in the same way minorities had to sit in a different room out of sight because it was the law. My feedback to you is that you should try to trust people more and don't assume that everyone in the world is bad. I'd say over 99% of people are kind, but it's the less than 1% that the media hyper focuses on because it is sensationalist and ultimately ends up driving us all into fear and distrust of one another. I am tired though of trying, and burned out which is why I asked my job for a sabbatical because this mentality is rampant everywhere and I don't think anything I say or do can make a dent in people's perceptions anymore. Have a nice day.
Please check your pronunciation of Nevada, ask a local because your not saying it correctly. (Like a local Nevadan)🙂
well, I'm not a Nevada local Carol and I never claimed to be. I pronounce it the way I was taught, the way most east coasters were taught. I don't need to ask a local how to pronounce it but thanks.
"Carol Bommarito," On behalf of our hostess from the East Coast, "Gabriella Viola," and reading her borderline curt reply I say "touche." . . . Meanwhile, speaking of correctly, you could use some help in spelling when you say: "Ask a local because you're not saying it correctly." You should have typed "you're" NOT "your," please note.
@@scvandy3129 thank you for trying to help me, but I said “you’re” because I used the contraction in place of “you are”
@@carolbommarito9606 NO ONE, myself included, reading your typing of " . . . because your not saying it correctly" would deny your intent was to use the contraction for "you are." They would -- like you could -- simply say you erred in typing "your" instead of "you're." THAT would be the consensus of the UA-cam community.
define "old"
I was standing in line the other day and I heard a 30 something year old refer to himself as “old”. by that standard I am officially a corpse. lol😂
@@SifuZ When I turned 30 I was immortal.
As an athlete you notice you're getting old around 36, 37, 38...unless it's golf which is about 10 years later...in music it's when you realize you don't like nearly everything you hear except what you grew up with...it's when you smile at a young, pretty lady and she gives you a "eww, why are you looking at me old man" look instead of the smile back you remember from younger days. When getting out of the car takes a little longer and a bit more energy...etc, etc..
Getting old is not for wimps
It's "Wa-show", not "Wa-shoe".,and it's "Nevad-ugh", not "Nev-ah-da". You'll never be considered a local until you pronounce them right.
Its not pronounced Naa vaah da. Its Na va duh.
Its not Wa shu. Its Wa show.
Thanks for letting her know! It was driving me crazy! If you are going to live here, you need to know how to pronounce where you live dear. Just a heads up 🙂
Biggest negative of Carson City is the quality of restaurants. I came from the east coast and I am shocked that ppl actually accept this level of food. I'm not sure if they don't know any better..but if you're going to own a restaurant you most likely have to have some understanding of culinary quality and taste. Other than that the only other negative is how blighted it feels late fall through winter. Too much brown..not enough green.
Oh..and enough with the IPAs..there's not a single restaurant that serves a good German Hefaweis and the Germans perfected beer over the last 600 years.
haha omg you are so right on all of those points! I'm from the east coast too so i know what you mean 💙....btw def not an IPA person either
Once when I lived in Sacramento, CA, we used to commute to the High Sierra near every weekend during climbing season. Now that I now live in Reno, I hardly ever peak bag down U. S. 395, with no partners and now too old. I bought a house in Fallon, NV, but I didn't like supporting a red government, and I like Hillary Schieve, so moved back to Reno. Looking for a good roommate, or even a caregiver, and I do hope to get back to some activity, with peak bagging, travel, and dining with exploring.
34 year old yuppie, trying to figure out the best place to settle as a digital nomad hahaha.
Sounds like you're not a huge fan of Carson city. Was money the main reason you moved there?
Mind if I ask your gathered list?
@@smonkey001 I am currently living in California, and grew up there so I wanted to stay on the west coast. My short list is: St. George/Cedar City, Utah - Flagstaff/Phoenix, AZ - Carson City/Las Vegas, NV
They all have their pros and cons, but I'm working on negotiating with my employer to get a fully remote position so I can start traveling to these areas and see if I can see myself settling in one of these communities. Best of luck.
Hopefully you’ve learned how to pronounce “Nevada” correctly by now.
Crime
It's Nevada, not Ne-vah-da. If you are going to do a video on our capital, you should pronounce the state properly. #BattleBorn
The plus is it’s slightly cheaper then Lake Tahoe , but not that much cheaper anymore. The minus is you are not in Lake Tahoe and you are in Carson city Nevada. Lol it’s great if your a trump fan as you will be surrounded by his people. Trump makes a huge point of visiting his followers in Carson but no longer goes to Lake Tahoe where he is much less welcome.
true! im actually leaving carson to move back to Tahoe because the drive is bit much if have to be in Tahoe every day
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