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Originally Posted by grittyman20
Before you try to move to Cali, I'd suggest checking out a cost of living comparison calculator (not that they're 100% accurate, but at least they'll give you a ballpark figure)
For example, if you made 32K while living in Jacksonville then you will need to make about 47K to maintain a similar lifestyle in Los Angeles. As been stated already in this thread, most of your monthly expenses will come from housing...expect to pay at least a grand if you want to find someplace decent (not in the hood).
Bottom line it all depends on what's important to you...Cost of living here is high, but the weather is great and there's always something to do. I'd gladly pay the extra money towards the cost of living to get away my the cold, boring winters of my old hometown (Michigan). I moved to Cali 7 years ago and haven't looked back...well besides missing family and friends.
at some of the advice given here. I remember back before I moved I posted a thread on NT asking the same question...got a pm from Ska with a lot of good info that helped me make my final decision. Only fitting that I return the favor...
Cost is higher but pay is generally higher as well...
right guys with legit careers?