r/ImMovingToCalifornia

Wanting to move to either SF or Long Beach in the next year. I’m in Austin now and just feel like it’s run its course. My family is moving out to Vallejo but I’m a city girl at heart and 22 years old. I haven’t gone to school and am wanting to go back and do something related to animals. Idk what yet! Either sf state or Long Beach state. But how would I afford this? I lived in student community housing in Austin while I was attending school and was wondering if there was anything like that in SF. How are people affording it?

Hi guys I won’t keep this to long but basically I’m a senior IT engineer from London uk (dad with wife and 3 small kiddies) and have been offered a relocation package job to Irvine California which I have 4 weeks to give a yes or no to.

I don’t know what to do at all on one hand we are fed up of the uk (8 months of cold weather a year, knife crime on the rise, not much to do here and safety for the kids is a thing) BUT we have free healthcare and a benefit system for example if you lose your job you can get paid benefits from the government so your fine. Also if you can’t afford a house we get housing through the council and the areas are quite nice we never really live in bad “ghetto” conditions from what I’ve seen on YouTube as some of the projects in the states. Also we get 30 days holiday a year from work and also sick pay and bank holidays.

I think my main worry is giving this all up and not having that same sort of security in California.

Maybe someone could shed some light on this and how you cope especially with children?

Thanks guys

I’m from washjngton state, i’ve always wanted to move to california, ive visited many times, and have family that live in the bay.

Im honestly terrified of moving just because the what ifs, like what if i regret the price jump, if i regret the specific area, or i regret being alone (not having my immediate family or friends)

if there’s anyone who’s moved to california from a different state from a young age please give me advice if you have any 😔

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Hello!

I currently live in Alaska and I have a small family: my wife, my newborn daughter, and I. I am a union plumbing apprentice up here. I want to build a plan to move back home to Long Beach, CA in around 5 years. I grew up there, and while we like it up here the schools are failing, and I would like my baby to grow up in a similar (but more stable) environment than I did.

To cover expenses for 6-8 months, I have a target of $50,000 in savings.

I would like any tips anyone may have for me about moving back home. I understand the cost of living differences and that I would want to secure a job ahead of my move. I’m looking more for things that might have changed in 11 years since I left, or maybe nearby areas surrounding Long Beach that would give us a similar vibe and maybe save on certain costs. I want this plan to go well.

Feel free to tell me my budget is too small, and to point out any expenses I may not have thought of.

I have taken into account rent, food, gas, insurance, and potential childcare.

Thanks in advance!