Moving to Cali advice (Fresno, Sacramento: living in, restaurant, buses)

[nightlysparrow]

You might want to try Sacramento. Craigslist as noted above is probably your best bet. California cities (except SF) are quite spread out, so without a car, get a job first then live closely.

[It is 57 below zero]

The only places I can think of that cheap, are far inland places (like Sacramento, or perhaps Fresno), the far northern rural part of the state, where Chico and Redding are, or maybe the IE (Inland Empire, far suburbs of LA).

Other than that, I can only think of crime infested areas for cheap (and not many people want to take a risk like that just to avoid a high cost of living).

However, these places won't likely have nearly as nice weather as Los Angeles or San Francisco - inland areas in California average highs in the mid 90s F during summer (though with low humidity), and winters could have a few nights below freezing. These temperatures are greatly moderated by the coast.

[LoriBee62]

Originally Posted by Calibound4232

Thank you i will try that. Also some more information: i'm looking for a place for $1,000 a month max right now. i'm not really a beach person (i hate sand) so it doesn't matter to me if it's not near the coast. I lived in Nevada for a bit so the heat doesn't really bother me

Palm Springs is pretty affordable, and being a tourist destination, it would have good restaurants.

Also, I have to ask: If you don't care about the coast, don't mind the heat, and specialize in restaurant work, why aren't you looking at Vegas? That would be my choice!

[LoriBee62]

Originally Posted by It is 57 below zero

Other than that, I can only think of crime infested areas for cheap (and not many people want to take a risk like that just to avoid a high cost of living).

OP: Ignore this advice. This kid has never set foot in the state and is only reading statistics off the internet.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by Calibound4232

Hello i am planing to move to California i was wondering where would be the best place to move to that would be cheap. I don't care if it's a house or apartment just something cheap till i get a well paying job and save some money to move somewhere better. It doesn't matter what part of California the cheaper the better. I'd appreciate any advice.

Hardly think anyone can really advise you based on what you are telling us: Why are you planning on moving to California? What kind of work, and what do you mean, any part of the state? Don't you think visiting the state might be a better way to start. Good paying jobs are not always in the low income areas.

BTW: no car, you will never be able to find a decent restaurant job or any other job in an inexpensive area if you do not have a car. With rare exceptions most areas in CA do not have decent rapid transit. Of course the bay area does, bt your housing allowance will not make that a good bet; maybe Sac. they do have a decent bus system.Even then, Ca is very differenent from California.

[semispherical]

Originally Posted by Calibound4232

Hello i am planing to move to California

Why? What attracts you to CA over other states/countries? CA is hugely diverse geographically, economically, politically, ethnically and by almost any other measure you can imagine.

i was wondering where would be the best place to move to that would be cheap. I don't care if it's a house or apartment just something cheap till i get a well paying job

These two goals are mutually exclusive. The areas with cheap housing have few employment opportunities and vice versa For just how big the contrast is, compare Modoc County to San Fransicso County. "Cheap" should not be your first criterion.

and save some money to move somewhere better. It doesn't matter what part of California the cheaper the better. I'd appreciate any advice.

You state elsewhere that you don't care about the beach because you "don't like sand." This statement alone shows that you haven't done sufficient research, since most of the oceanfront in CA is rocky and not like Malibu.

If your life goal is to live in CA, acquire a readily portable in-demand skill set (like dental hygienist or HVAC technician) and then look around for jobs. Meanwhile, use the internet to figure out what aspects of CA appeal to you. Best of luck! There are plenty of areas in CA that are wonderful places to live, but bring $$.

[It is 57 below zero]

Originally Posted by LoriBee62

OP: Ignore this advice. This kid has never set foot in the state and is only reading statistics off the internet.

I've never been there but I have distant family that lives there. I'm also 18 years old, not necessarily that young.

[saibot]

Originally Posted by It is 57 below zero

I'm also 18 years old, not necessarily that young.

Aww, this is actually touching. I guess we all didn't think we were "that young" when we were 18.

[Cardiff Kook]

Originally Posted by LoriBee62

OP: Ignore this advice. This kid has never set foot in the state and is only reading statistics off the internet.

Damn I always thought that poster was some middle aged guy with decades of experience living in CA. Didn't know he was a kid who has never been to CA Good to know

[seain dublin]

Originally Posted by It is 57 below zero

I've never been there but I have distant family that lives there. I'm also 18 years old, not necessarily that young.

I have distant family in Australia, I have never been there, and wouldn't be giving advice on what it is like to live there or even visit, although people I know who have gone love it.

But I wouldn't say what's it's like, because I have as much experience about Australia as you do about CA.

Sounds more like you're an 18 year old who wishes they lived in CA. So young to be so bitter.

Doesn't matter if you're 18 or 81, don't comment on subjects you have no experience in.