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08-09-2009, 09:41 AM
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Where are the jobs in CA? Santa Barbara? (Exclude San Diego not an option)
Hi,
I am trying to find a city in CA to move where there are jobs and semi-affordable rent (up to 1K a month).
I lived in San Diego for many years and that is out. Not a city for me.
I am thinking Santa Barbara? Any thoughts? Thanks!
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08-09-2009, 10:13 AM
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What gave you the idea that Santa Barbara had affordable rents? They are among the highest in the state.
What size apartment are you looking for? What kind of job are you looking for?
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08-09-2009, 10:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yamno72
Hi,
I am trying to find a city in CA to move where there are jobs and semi-affordable rent (up to 1K a month).
I lived in San Diego for many years and that is out. Not a city for me.
I am thinking Santa Barbara? Any thoughts? Thanks!
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08-09-2009, 10:32 AM
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Santa Barbara might be the least affordable city in the *country*.
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08-09-2009, 10:50 AM
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You're in a conundrum. The bigger the city, the greater the chance of finding jobs--but the bigger the city, the higher rents are going to be--unless you move into a ghetto and commute.
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08-09-2009, 08:25 PM
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Rent in Santa Barbara is some of the highest rent in the state. A modest 1 bd apartment will run you $1500 or more. San Diego is far more affordable.
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08-10-2009, 07:39 AM
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Santa Barbara is no where near some the least affordable in California,but you are unlikely to find a decent place in the $1,000 range if you up it $200~$300 you should be able to find something.
I never really liked Santa Barbara, Ventura is cheaper and has a similar feel although there are less rich people. Regardless Santa Barbara is not exactly an area that is flowing with jobs...never has been.
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08-10-2009, 10:44 AM
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Santa Barbara is like an ultra-conservative Key West.
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08-10-2009, 05:40 PM
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Formerly 'cre8'. Now just a character.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yamno72
Hi,
I am trying to find a city in CA to move where there are jobs and semi-affordable rent (up to 1K a month).
I lived in San Diego for many years and that is out. Not a city for me.
I am thinking Santa Barbara? Any thoughts? Thanks!
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Santa Barbara is known as the city of $2k/mo. rents and $12/hr. jobs. What are your skills? The best thing for starters would be to register with a temp agency. They can get you work if you're not picky. It might be your in.
On the other hand, if you have professional skills and have a bent for independence, working as a consultant or freelance this-or-that might be the ticket for you. Santa Barbara can lend itself to freelance contracting and consulting work, in many cases, far more than just finding a job, where you're competing with college kids and service-sector skill-sets. Bear in mind that Santa Barbarans can be a bit provincial in that they prefer to deal with long-time locals rather than outsiders. It's not always the case, but be prepared for that. Get to know people. Santa Barbarans in many ways are accepting and friendly. Go to outings, organized hikes, local group events and then give yourself a year or so to gain the respect as a "local." There's a lot of money in SB -- and in some not-so-obvious places. Good luck! 
Last edited by Winston Smith; 08-10-2009 at 05:50 PM..
Reason: refinement, of course!
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08-24-2009, 05:31 PM
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Yeah, forget it.
Forget I asked a question. If I could delete this, I would. I guess no one has any good suggestions these days, just mean comments. Forget it.
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