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[–] Vvswiftvv17 ago 

San Jose is 50k more than the pay in LA or SD

That's the rub. People are not realizing the COL index. Sure, "$70,000 in SF is equivalent to $30,000 in any other coastal CA city".....BUT.... and its a big but....The big difference is the buying power. $1 does not have the same buying power in SF as $1 has in SD. I lived in SF for six years and moved to SD last year. The quality of life differential is HUGE! I had a pretty sweet set up in SF because I moved in before the rent madness and my landlord did not raise rents. It was beautiful. Still, I couldn't drive my car everywhere because parking garages and meters were ridiculously priced. If I wanted I morning moca on my way to work I had to spend $5 (instead of the usual $3). And lunch? Forget it -- $10 just for a basic grab and go sandwich. $15 for a decent lunch. Sure, I could live in SF - but I couldn't enjoy it. Now I live in SD and ENJOY it. My husband and I have been living paycheck to paycheck this year and feel on top of the world. Most attractions are fee to residents, parking is free, and beaches to actually swim in. I would take SD over SF hands down all over again.