San Diego, Sacramento or San Jose? (San Francisco, Orange: rent, job market, living in)

[lukeache]

Hi all:

I have been doing my research on CA and if you could choose one of these three cities to relocate to, which one would you choose and why? I love San Diego but my main concern is the local job market. It seems like the local job market might not be all that great(correct me if I am wrong). I have never been to Sacramento so I don't know much about it. San Jose seems to have more jobs than SD but it is more expensive, is it worth it though ? I work in the financial sector (financial analysis/accounting) and my fiance works in HR. We often complain about the job market here in Minneapolis but it is not really that bad compared to other cities. I would not want to move to a city that offers even less employment opportunities given the high cost of living in CA.

[tigerclaws]

I think the Bay area might be better for you in terms of the sheer number of jobs. I know it is more technology there but San Francisco does have its share of banking and financial jobs as well.

San Diego will definitely have lesser jobs than the Bay area though if you consider Orange county then the scales are even. Commute in either place would be a nightmare.

Sacramento, I have never lived there so I will not comment.

[CEO]

I would recommend San Jose since it's close to SF where most of the jobs are. But rent will be pretty steep.

I would also recommend San Diego, great town, weather, decent financial field related jobs. Rent is a concern but I think it's feasible.

I do not recommend Sacramento. Rent is cheaper but not worth it. Plus their really arent much jobs out here unless you want to work for the state.

I moved from Sac to SD because finance jobs are easier to come by plus life is much more fun down here.