Where to move in Cali? General moving advice

Hey guys, I’m making this post to get some ideas. So I’m from Jersey and want to move to Cali in the near future. Any advice would be very appreciated!

Background: I’m currently in PA school and want to move to Cali probably 2-3 years after graduating next yr. I know this seems far but I like to plan ahead lol.

I have also never lived in another state or on my own outside of dorming during undergrad so I feel like I don’t know anything.

Budget wise I’m not sure. Apparently average PA salary in Cali for emergency med (specialty I wanna go into) is $165k but don’t quote me lol.

\*\*\*\*edit\*\*\*\*\*\* okay per zip recruiter average annual income is $239k 🥸 not sure how accurate this is

I wouldn’t mind have a roommate either

Questions I have:
-how much money should I have saved up before moving?
-if any PAs in EM in Cali see this, what’s the job market like? Also pls lmk what area u work in
-what areas in Cali would u guys suggest? I would prefer an area that is walkable, lively and safe. I’m a F in my 20s. I love city life but also wouldn’t mind being by the beach.

Thank you u guys in advice for taking the time to read this & give me your opinions! Pls be nice 😔✌️

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u/Former_Grass_8633 — 8 days ago
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Where to move in Cali? General moving advice

Hey guys, I’m making this post to get some ideas. So I’m from Jersey and want to move to Cali in the near future. Any advice would be very appreciated!

Background: I’m currently in PA school and want to move to Cali probably 2-3 years after graduating next yr. I know this seems far but I like to plan ahead lol.

I have also never lived in another state or on my own outside of dorming during undergrad so I feel like I don’t know anything.

Budget wise I’m not sure. Apparently average PA salary in Cali for emergency med (specialty I wanna go into) is $165k but don’t quote me lol.

****edit****** okay per zip recruiter average annual income is $239k 🥸 not sure how accurate this is

I wouldn’t mind have a roommate either

Questions I have:
-how much money should I have saved up before moving?
-if any PAs in EM in Cali see this, what’s the job market like? Also pls lmk what area u work in
- what areas in Cali would u guys suggest? I would prefer an area that is walkable, lively and safe. I’m a F in my 20s. I love city life but also wouldn’t mind being by the beach.

Thank you u guys in advice for taking the time to read this & give me your opinions! Pls be nice 😔✌️

*** thank you to everyone who has commented 💕💕💕

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u/Former_Grass_8633 — 8 days ago