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Perfect! Thank you so much.

Thank you, StrapHanger. I've checked out SH many times, the taxes seem much higher than CH or SE. All 3 do have the housing types/prices I'm interested in as well as the diversity of community. I'll keep the transit times in mind as well, though nothing could possibly be worse than commuting here in Los Angeles. Just horrible!

Thank you, Mu2010. I'm familiar with that area and have looked at the streets there many times on google. I should have mentioned that schools are not a concern as I don't have any kids.

Hi All - I have spent endless hours researching homes/crime/commutes to downtown Cleveland from Cleveland Heights and South Euclid. I currently live in Los Angeles and find the cost of living and culture to be a much better fit in Cleveland. The cost of housing in CH and SE just blows me away! I'm hoping to get current thoughts on living in both communities with a focus on safety and recommended neighborhoods as I'm planning a move to your area in April 2015, which will be here in a blink of an eye. I'm more than aware of East Cleveland and it's problems and do not necessarily need education on that area, just life in Cleveland Heights and South Euclid. I've looked at other neighborhoods on the west side and keep being drawn back to the housing stock of CH and SE, both the beauty of the neighborhoods and the cost of housing. I'm finding incredible homes in the 75k - 100k range, especially in SE. All views and opinions are appreciated! Schools are not an issue as I do not have children. Safety is important, I would think to everyone, but I like riding my bike early mornings. There is also what looks like a pretty nice dog park in SE.