ladyskydiver 0 #1 July 14, 2003 Since I'm moving to SoCal...where should I concentrate my apartment hunting and why are you suggesting that area? LA, Irvine, Orange, San Diego, ????Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 July 14, 2003 Where will you be working? How much tolerance do you have for rush hour traffic? How much can you afford to spend? I'd suggest Riverside county... say someplace close to Perris. It's relatively cheap, and I happen to know that this guy just moved there... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #3 July 14, 2003 Work? What's that? I don't have a job, yet, so I'm pretty open to location. Tolerance for traffic - 50/50 - depends on what kind of a day I'm having. Afford to spend - I'd prefer to spend as little as possible (WI unemployment sucks plus less rent = more skydiving) without being in a neighborhood that'll get me killed. Quoteand I happen to know that this guy just moved there... mmmmm.....sounds very, very good to me.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #4 July 14, 2003 Without a roommate, it's pretty difficult to find a decent place to live in SoCal. I'd second the recommendation of Riverside/San Berdu area. LA/OC are mighty expensive... My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laurie 0 #5 July 14, 2003 I agree with bytch, it all depends where you're going to work and how long of a commute! #1 recommendation...stay away from the 91 freeway...major nightmare! For skydiving purposes...Riverside County...close to Perris & Elsinore! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chivo 0 #6 July 14, 2003 I agree with lisa... personally I can't stand traffic, so I decided to live close to work (4 miles). I would like to live closer to the DZ, but not if that means having > 1 hour commute to work. There are many other things to consider. Good luck and hope to see you in Perris soon. ~Chivo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #7 July 14, 2003 Cora, sorry, but I accidentally deleted your message on my voice mail. Please PM me when you have time or call me, again. Btw, I myself MAY need to move closer to San Diego for a new company. I first have to see how much I like the work/company. Anyway, call me, and we will talk. I would love to be among those that welcome you to Southern CA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #8 July 14, 2003 Living in SoCal you have to make a LOT of compromises as far as travel distances and commutes and also as far as desireable housing locations and what you can afford. Depending on the type of work you do, you might want to live close to it so that you can avoid or at least cut down on the commutes. Unfortunately, depending on what kind of work you do and where it's located, you might not be able to afford to live anywhere near where you work. There are huge numbers of people that live in the outlying areas around the LA Basin because generally speaking the cost of housing is so much lower, however, they pay for it everyday with their commutes. Some well over an hour just to cover 20 miles -- and that can be on a good day. So, if you moved to a nice area near Perris -- Temecula for instance -- but had to work in downtown LA, I think you'd probably want to kill somebody after the first week of commuting. We have a lot of road rage out here and I totally understand it. So, where are you planning of working?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gawain 0 #9 July 14, 2003 Each of those areas has its strengths... LA County: Large market, fun area, larger market means more possible jobs. Orange County: Strong, progressive market, affluent lifestyle, plenty of opportunity. San Diego County: More isolated from LA and Orange Counties, but beautiful climate, strong self-sustaining economy, but overall smaller, and more "bedroom" community style due to detachment from LA and surrounding areas. In terms of most affordable housing, northern San Diego county will have a lot of appeal. Orange County has some areas around Costa Mesa, Santa Ana and north that may work. The closer you get to LA, the higher the price. You may also check inland with areas surrounding Temecula, revitalized, affluent, dry, arid. Inland from LA is San Bernardino which isn't all bad either. If you needed bearable access to all major SoCal markets, then Orange County is your only option, even if only for a year. Call me girl!! So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #10 July 14, 2003 Oh Cora! I'm sooo embarrassed...my phone died! I promise to call you back when it's revived. PM me your #, sweetie. Hugs, ROSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #11 July 14, 2003 QuoteSo, where are you planning of working? Wherever I get a job that'll pay the bills.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #12 July 14, 2003 Don't be embarrassed. It happens. You've got my numbers now. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #13 July 14, 2003 So, you're just moving out here blind -- without a job already in hand? Gutsy!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #14 July 14, 2003 QuoteSo, you're just moving out here blind -- without a job already in hand? Gutsy! Yep....just moving and seeing what happens. Gutsy? Thanks, it's possible....although if things go completely wrong, I may be thinking the right word is stupid. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites effinjump 0 #15 July 14, 2003 The county with the highest 'cost of living' index in the USA was recently reported as ORANGE CTY, CA. That includes the town of Orange and Irvine. Gas prices are 15 cents to 20 cents per gallon higher. If you MUST live over there, consider locating yourself near a main (unclogged) highway that leads to DZ land. Look at a map and check out 'Ortega Hwy 74', which is a windy mountain road that starts at the 5 and ends at Lake Elsinore or Perris, your choice. If you aren't allergic to toll roads, the 241? is a great back-road hwy, that is lightly used by locals who hate toll roads, but will quickly get you to north or south county with little or no traffic. Check out the town Aliso Viejo, and it's surrounding towns. Try not to settle on an area until you 'live it'. What I mean is to be in the area and drive the route to work during the times you would be normally, if you lived there. This will help you avoid having to live with a possible 3 hour commute everyday....for a 10 mile job. Make efforts to AVOID having to drive the 5, 405, 55, and 91 as rush hour is both ways, morning and night, and on weekends they are clogged with shoppers looking for the BEST BUY or IKEA exit instead of their lane. Another 'clean' toll road is the 73. Using this short toll road will save you 30-60 minutes each way...everyday. But you will pay for this. Former Orange Cty resident (now Elsinore), Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #16 July 14, 2003 Gas prices are 15 cents to 20 cents per gallon higher. Sadly, the price that I pay at the station next to my building downtown is about $2.95 per gallon. I try not to go there anymore... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 4 #17 July 14, 2003 You might consider the "High Desert". The housing costs are not bad and you can avoid some of the traffic problems in the LA basin. The job market is not bad either. Sparky PS - 40 min. to Perris, 1 hour to Elsinore.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Beerlight 0 #18 July 14, 2003 QuoteGas prices are 15 cents to 20 cents per gallon higher. Sadly, the price that I pay at the station next to my building downtown is about $2.95 per gallon. I try not to go there anymore... Cora, everything is pointing to another direction. You must......move to TEXAS! Relatively low cost of living, cheap gas, great DZ's, and awesome people..... Go fer it.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jonno5 0 #19 July 14, 2003 Wow all this sounds so tempting,i am thinking of moving there myself now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #20 July 15, 2003 QuoteWow all this sounds so tempting,i am thinking of moving there myself now. Uh....don't forget the HEAT we have in summer and the earthquakes and smog....yeah the earthquakes....! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #21 July 15, 2003 QuoteWork? What's that? I don't have a job, yet, so I'm pretty open to location. Ok, how's this? What kind of work did you do? Or would like to do (seriously). First perhaps think about this, -then- plan your strategy of living location. There are so many places to choose, this could help you narrow down your possibilities quite a bit. I did an on-line search a couple of years back, when I was seriously considering a move. Places which fell into my income bracket (and were nice places to consider) was Temecula and Corona (both Riverside County areas). One is south of Perris, the other is NorthWest. I would have liked Yorba Linda, but the cost of living there was a bit out of my price range. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites KawiZX900 0 #22 July 15, 2003 San Diego, no further than 3 miles from the beach.... it's all about the coastal breeze, inland you might as well be living in the desert... cause thats what it is, a desert. Point Loma, Ocean Beach, La Jolla, Solona, Cardiff, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside. Accelerate hard to get them looking, then slam on the fronts and rollright beside the car, hanging the back wheel at eye level for a few seconds. Guaranteed reaction- Dave Sonsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites effinjump 0 #23 July 18, 2003 QuoteYou might consider the "High Desert". The housing costs are not bad and you can avoid some of the traffic problems in the LA basin. The job market is not bad either. And don't forget all the hiking, climbing, and snowboarding nearby. The temps seem to be more extreme, but many of the areas are nice, some a quick ride to our local base cliff... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #24 July 18, 2003 QuoteAnd don't forget all the hiking, climbing, and snowboarding nearby. Well, the hiking and climbing sound good. But the snowboarding...YUK!!! I live in Wisconsin currently. I've had enough snow for awhile. 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quade 4 #8 July 14, 2003 Living in SoCal you have to make a LOT of compromises as far as travel distances and commutes and also as far as desireable housing locations and what you can afford. Depending on the type of work you do, you might want to live close to it so that you can avoid or at least cut down on the commutes. Unfortunately, depending on what kind of work you do and where it's located, you might not be able to afford to live anywhere near where you work. There are huge numbers of people that live in the outlying areas around the LA Basin because generally speaking the cost of housing is so much lower, however, they pay for it everyday with their commutes. Some well over an hour just to cover 20 miles -- and that can be on a good day. So, if you moved to a nice area near Perris -- Temecula for instance -- but had to work in downtown LA, I think you'd probably want to kill somebody after the first week of commuting. We have a lot of road rage out here and I totally understand it. So, where are you planning of working?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #9 July 14, 2003 Each of those areas has its strengths... LA County: Large market, fun area, larger market means more possible jobs. Orange County: Strong, progressive market, affluent lifestyle, plenty of opportunity. San Diego County: More isolated from LA and Orange Counties, but beautiful climate, strong self-sustaining economy, but overall smaller, and more "bedroom" community style due to detachment from LA and surrounding areas. In terms of most affordable housing, northern San Diego county will have a lot of appeal. Orange County has some areas around Costa Mesa, Santa Ana and north that may work. The closer you get to LA, the higher the price. You may also check inland with areas surrounding Temecula, revitalized, affluent, dry, arid. Inland from LA is San Bernardino which isn't all bad either. If you needed bearable access to all major SoCal markets, then Orange County is your only option, even if only for a year. Call me girl!! So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #10 July 14, 2003 Oh Cora! I'm sooo embarrassed...my phone died! I promise to call you back when it's revived. PM me your #, sweetie. Hugs, ROSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #11 July 14, 2003 QuoteSo, where are you planning of working? Wherever I get a job that'll pay the bills.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #12 July 14, 2003 Don't be embarrassed. It happens. You've got my numbers now. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #13 July 14, 2003 So, you're just moving out here blind -- without a job already in hand? Gutsy!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #14 July 14, 2003 QuoteSo, you're just moving out here blind -- without a job already in hand? Gutsy! Yep....just moving and seeing what happens. Gutsy? Thanks, it's possible....although if things go completely wrong, I may be thinking the right word is stupid. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
effinjump 0 #15 July 14, 2003 The county with the highest 'cost of living' index in the USA was recently reported as ORANGE CTY, CA. That includes the town of Orange and Irvine. Gas prices are 15 cents to 20 cents per gallon higher. If you MUST live over there, consider locating yourself near a main (unclogged) highway that leads to DZ land. Look at a map and check out 'Ortega Hwy 74', which is a windy mountain road that starts at the 5 and ends at Lake Elsinore or Perris, your choice. If you aren't allergic to toll roads, the 241? is a great back-road hwy, that is lightly used by locals who hate toll roads, but will quickly get you to north or south county with little or no traffic. Check out the town Aliso Viejo, and it's surrounding towns. Try not to settle on an area until you 'live it'. What I mean is to be in the area and drive the route to work during the times you would be normally, if you lived there. This will help you avoid having to live with a possible 3 hour commute everyday....for a 10 mile job. Make efforts to AVOID having to drive the 5, 405, 55, and 91 as rush hour is both ways, morning and night, and on weekends they are clogged with shoppers looking for the BEST BUY or IKEA exit instead of their lane. Another 'clean' toll road is the 73. Using this short toll road will save you 30-60 minutes each way...everyday. But you will pay for this. Former Orange Cty resident (now Elsinore), Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #16 July 14, 2003 Gas prices are 15 cents to 20 cents per gallon higher. Sadly, the price that I pay at the station next to my building downtown is about $2.95 per gallon. I try not to go there anymore... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #17 July 14, 2003 You might consider the "High Desert". The housing costs are not bad and you can avoid some of the traffic problems in the LA basin. The job market is not bad either. Sparky PS - 40 min. to Perris, 1 hour to Elsinore.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #18 July 14, 2003 QuoteGas prices are 15 cents to 20 cents per gallon higher. Sadly, the price that I pay at the station next to my building downtown is about $2.95 per gallon. I try not to go there anymore... Cora, everything is pointing to another direction. You must......move to TEXAS! Relatively low cost of living, cheap gas, great DZ's, and awesome people..... Go fer it.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonno5 0 #19 July 14, 2003 Wow all this sounds so tempting,i am thinking of moving there myself now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #20 July 15, 2003 QuoteWow all this sounds so tempting,i am thinking of moving there myself now. Uh....don't forget the HEAT we have in summer and the earthquakes and smog....yeah the earthquakes....! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #21 July 15, 2003 QuoteWork? What's that? I don't have a job, yet, so I'm pretty open to location. Ok, how's this? What kind of work did you do? Or would like to do (seriously). First perhaps think about this, -then- plan your strategy of living location. There are so many places to choose, this could help you narrow down your possibilities quite a bit. I did an on-line search a couple of years back, when I was seriously considering a move. Places which fell into my income bracket (and were nice places to consider) was Temecula and Corona (both Riverside County areas). One is south of Perris, the other is NorthWest. I would have liked Yorba Linda, but the cost of living there was a bit out of my price range. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KawiZX900 0 #22 July 15, 2003 San Diego, no further than 3 miles from the beach.... it's all about the coastal breeze, inland you might as well be living in the desert... cause thats what it is, a desert. Point Loma, Ocean Beach, La Jolla, Solona, Cardiff, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside. Accelerate hard to get them looking, then slam on the fronts and rollright beside the car, hanging the back wheel at eye level for a few seconds. Guaranteed reaction- Dave Sonsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
effinjump 0 #23 July 18, 2003 QuoteYou might consider the "High Desert". The housing costs are not bad and you can avoid some of the traffic problems in the LA basin. The job market is not bad either. And don't forget all the hiking, climbing, and snowboarding nearby. The temps seem to be more extreme, but many of the areas are nice, some a quick ride to our local base cliff... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #24 July 18, 2003 QuoteAnd don't forget all the hiking, climbing, and snowboarding nearby. Well, the hiking and climbing sound good. But the snowboarding...YUK!!! I live in Wisconsin currently. I've had enough snow for awhile. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #25 July 18, 2003 What county is considered "High Dessert?"Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ladyskydiver 0 #24 July 18, 2003 QuoteAnd don't forget all the hiking, climbing, and snowboarding nearby. Well, the hiking and climbing sound good. But the snowboarding...YUK!!! I live in Wisconsin currently. I've had enough snow for awhile. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #25 July 18, 2003 What county is considered "High Dessert?"Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
