Where is the most affordable place to live in California?
471155
Try Riverside or Apple Valley. Avoid Orange county I think the TV show have gone to the builders head. Houses are like 500,000 to start. I remember the good old days of 200,000.
1066479
if i were you, i will buy some investments in Berkeley, keinsintong, el cerrito, and around there. now the prices are just ok, some are over too much, but it is still cheaper than s.f. and north bay!
169756
I think you would do well in California.  There is a wide variety of styles here, as it is a very large state.  Our economy is usually a bit healthier than the country as a whole, and we have a lot of beautiful places to live.\n\nI live in Santa Cruz County, near the middle of the state, and it is the most wonderful place I have ever been.  We are within commute distance of San Jose and the silicon valley, but on the ocean.  People are friendly, but not too in-your-face, and respect privacy.  Newcomers are welcome if they bring marketable skills and have enough resources not to need public assistance.  There is a general tolerance, as there are many different ethic and racial backgrounds in California and in Santa Cruz in particular.  You have to appreciate weirdness, though!
90013
Depends on what you like. However, I recommend both California and Atlanta.
914861
Irvine Ca - From $40 to $1090 a month.\n\nRegards
545131
why do you want to move to california?\nit is so played.  LA this...OC that...\ngive me a f****** break!
20818
Both buying and renting in California can be expensive, depending on the area you're looking to live in. My husband and I were paying $900 a month in 2001 for a two bedroom, two bath apartment (900 sq ft) in Anaheim, CA.\n\nWhen we purchased our home in 2002, we were paying $1700 a month in mortgage payments for a 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home that is 1700 sq ft.\n\nOur mortgage payment has since dropped, since we refinanced and got a lower interest rate. I'm certain the rent price would've only increased year after year, as it had been.\n\nIf you can afford to purchase a house in California, I would consider doing so. The investment is well worth it.
199328
Northern California is beautiful. Been there only once but I was amazed. Its expensive though. Not sure what things are like in Tenn. I am from Colorado where things are expensive compared to where I moved from, Ohio. Cali was worse than Colorado, at least as far as housing and gas.
164684
Start here:\n\nhttp://www.midnightbeach.com/hs/California
677250
L.A. is seriously over-crowded. L.A. is too hot. L.A. is too high cost of living. Let's not even get into the poor driving practices there. The L.A. is more heavily populated with gangs than let's say, Oakland. Let's see, bay area, lived in Fremont, CA for awhile. About 320 perfect days a year, good temp, low rainy days, nice people, bike lanes, great beaching, close to many major cites, SanFransico, San Jose, etc...awesome shopping and dining....did I mention the people are nicer?
976583
Berkeley because the college scene there is unlike any other...where else are you going to have a naked guy?  Everyone there is very chill and open to new things, unlike UCLA which is a bit more uptight and USC which is just a bunch of rich kids.  Also you'll be close to San Fransisco which is one the greatest cities in CA.  Good luck where ever you choose!
234933
I can't think of any different, but been living here all my life in the bay area in Silicon Valley, Tri-Valley and the  Central Valley.  I like the Central Valley the best, because you don't really feel the Earthquake here.  What really puzzle me the most is high cost housing is in the wrong area because they are on the Earthquake foundations and all other areas in the east of the Bay Area is lower and little effects on Earthquakes.  My point is the Eastern side should cost more than the Western side of California because more safer from Earthquakes.  Any lands that is far side safer from earthquake shall be consider the highest in the house Market!  Funny the House Market should go back to school!
603919
Definitely the Midwest.  Biggest affordable cities would include Des Moines, Milwaukee, and places in Nebraska, Kansas, Ohio.  Probably cheaper in small towns than big cities, too.  Check out the Money Magazine search list below.
1037410
California, because it is a progressive state as far as education is concerned. Also, I believe it has the highest base salary...
54319
You are so lucky! This is going to be such a great adventure for you. Where you choose to live will depend upon your financial situation...there are some wonderful neighborhoods that are expensive, like Pacific Heights. The Mission District has some nice places to live but is less costly. Wherever you locate, you'll be able to get around with ease on the city bus systems and you will probably have the experience of your life.
970123
Well, the average home price in Orange County is $600,000.  That's AVERAGE...not even high end.  It's outrageous!  It's about the same in LA.  So if you want something cheaper (what? Like $500,000?? Haha!) you could probably find it but it probably will be a smaller house, something that needs repairs, etc.  Anything really cheap is going to be a total dump in a bad neighborhood.
1025294
CA is soooo expensive. It's true. The housing prices are hyperinflated....as for job opportunities....it's hard to tell without knowing what your background is. CA is also overpopulated.\nI'm a former CA girl.