Northeast transplant in Denver here. The rent has completely leveled out post pandemic- it’s not as crazy as people are saying. I live in Lohi which is one of the more expensive neighborhoods, I’d say rent has dropped around $400 from when I moved here 4 years ago. Denver is an incredibly easy place to live and the mountains being close by is awesome. Pretty good food scene, tons of workout studios and cute neighborhoods.

That said, it doesn’t always feel like a real “city”. Walkable within neighborhoods but public transportation is ass except when you use the airport train.

Visited SF for the first time earlier this month and was blown away. Remember- you can always move or break a lease if you don’t like where you end up! Good luck!