Stupid Los Angeles, where can I afford to raise a family? (San Diego: transplants, sale)

[JTGJR]

If I read the OP correctly, air quality is another requirement. And since walk-ability and close to the gold line were desirable, I don't think "hella-expensive" cars are the problem.

[JMadison]

Originally Posted by BennyPhoenix

I thought San Juan Capistrano had some good areas within your price range?
It's a nice town.

Except that it's bordering a landfill.

[Charles]

Where is the job?

[BennyPhoenix]

Originally Posted by JMadison

Except that it's bordering a landfill.

All of it is bordering a landfill?

[Morphous01]

Originally Posted by Mike121

I'll cosign on downtown Fullerton as being perfect for you. Some of the best schools in Orange County. Cool downtown. Connected to LA by MetroLink. Houses are not crazy expensive.

For a closer option to LA: Monterey Park.

I traveled a lot in SoCal and I will cosign on Fullerton too. I know this is about a 40 min drive from Pasadena but Diamond bar, Fullerton, Brea, Yorbalinda are all good, clean, areas to raise a family from what I can tell. There are a lot of Asians in those areas too and quite frankly they are very competitive when it comes to education.

If you want the hole downtown landscape+affordable homes Fullerton is the best bet, I LIVED there as well as in some of the surrounding areas.

[NickelDime]

Originally Posted by JTGJR

If I read the OP correctly, air quality is another requirement. And since walk-ability and close to the gold line were desirable, I don't think "hella-expensive" cars are the problem.

OK then something doesn't add up. You tell me where all the money is going... or this is just a troll-ish post.

[AKgirlinCA]

Something doesn't seem right here....

[ZenMaster2008]

I agree that something doesn't add up. Anyone who makes 300-400k a year shouldn't have to ask a forum for advice. You PAY someone to find things out for you

[BennyPhoenix]

You are assuming he makes that. Perhaps he has a large down payment for his home.
Some people actually put 50% down.

[NickelDime]

Originally Posted by BennyPhoenix

You are assuming he makes that. Perhaps he has a large down payment for his home.
Some people actually put 50% down.

OK - if (s)he is putting 50% down, (s)he wouldn't be concerned about losing the job etc. The poster would have come out with it by saying cash pays, I have X - vs talking about affordability and fear of a job loss for FOUR YEARS.

This is a troll, as evidenced by the title of this thread and the outrageous figures in the OP. If it's not, with a budget of $900k - $1.2M, I would be looking at beach areas, perhaps Huntington or Newport.

End of troll feeding....