Really need feedback on Laguna Beach (Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel: apartments, rentals, salary)
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I live on the east coast but just received a job offer in Laguna Beach. It seems to be a stunningly beautiful area, but I'm having trouble getting an accurate picture on the cost of living, so I'm unsure if the salary offer is reasonable.
In terms of living cost, I'd be looking for a pet friendly one or two bedroom rental to start. Can anyone advise of the average rental cost or recommend areas that would be reasonably priced with in a commutable distance.
As of April 2019, average rent for an apartment in Laguna Beach, CA is $2436 which is a 43.56% decrease from last year when the average rent was $3497, and a 2.87% decrease from last month when the average rent was $2506.
One bedroom apartments in Laguna Beach rent for $2139 a month on average (a 0.94% increase from last year) and two bedroom apartment rents average $2478 (a 20.7% decrease from last year)."
It's very expensive, and it's also not necessarily quick or easy to get from Laguna Beach to other cities. There are only two roads in and out--Laguna Canyon Road, which is slow, and Pacific Coast Highway, which is even slower. Looking at a map may make it appear that it would be simple to rent in a city that is a little cheaper, say, Lake Forest, and commute to Laguna Beach, but it's more of a hassle than it seems. Particularly in the summer when the beach is crowded and traffic is backed up for three months straight.
It's very expensive, and it's also not necessarily quick or easy to get from Laguna Beach to other cities. There are only two roads in and out--Laguna Canyon Road, which is slow, and Pacific Coast Highway, which is even slower. Looking at a map may make it appear that it would be simple to rent in a city that is a little cheaper, say, Lake Forest, and commute to Laguna Beach, but it's more of a hassle than it seems. Particularly in the summer when the beach is crowded and traffic is backed up for three months straight.
Saibot is correct. It probably would be wiser to look at rentals in adjacent cities such as Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel or Lake Forest. While Laguna Beach is stunning, it's also expensive. Laguna Beach hosts the Festival of the Arts from July through August featuring the Pageant of the Masters. The City becomes quite congested particularly on the weekends during that time. The City runs free transit (trolley buses) during the festival months. Coast Highway (CA Hwy 1) and Laguna Canyon Road (CA Hwy 133) are the only two ways in and out of the city.
I live on the east coast but just received a job offer in Laguna Beach. It seems to be a stunningly beautiful area, but I'm having trouble getting an accurate picture on the cost of living, so I'm unsure if the salary offer is reasonable.
In terms of living cost, I'd be looking for a pet friendly one or two bedroom rental to start. Can anyone advise of the average rental cost or recommend areas that would be reasonably priced with in a commutable distance.
I'd appreciate any feedback.
Thank you!
Here are links to apartment listings in adjacent Aliso Viejo & Laguna Niguel:
it's also not necessarily quick or easy to get from Laguna Beach to other cities. There are only two roads in and out--Laguna Canyon Road, which is slow, and Pacific Coast Highway, which is even slower.
Which can add a good half hour--even more on the weekends in the spring and summer--to your commute.
As of April 2019, average rent for an apartment in Laguna Beach, CA is $2436 which is a 43.56% decrease from last year when the average rent was $3497, and a 2.87% decrease from last month when the average rent was $2506.
One bedroom apartments in Laguna Beach rent for $2139 a month on average (a 0.94% increase from last year) and two bedroom apartment rents average $2478 (a 20.7% decrease from last year)."
As of April 2019, average rent for an apartment in Laguna Beach, CA is $2436 which is a 43.56% decrease from last year when the average rent was $3497, and a 2.87% decrease from last month when the average rent was $2506.
One bedroom apartments in Laguna Beach rent for $2139 a month on average (a 0.94% increase from last year) and two bedroom apartment rents average $2478 (a 20.7% decrease from last year)."
That is relatively cheap, and prices are even lower in adjacent Aliso Viejo, located about a 10-15 minute drive to the beach, but without the LB views, vibes, & amenities. The problem though, as a commuter from Aliso to Laguna, the OP would have to time his drives in the summer to beat the crowds.
As of April 2019, average rent for an apartment in Aliso Viejo, CA is $2116 which is a 4.63% increase from last year when the average rent was $2018 , and a 0.52% increase from last month when the average rent was $2105.
One bedroom apartments in Aliso Viejo rent for $1806 a month on average (a 1.16% increase from last year) and two bedroom apartment rents average $2343 (a 8.07% increase from last year)."
Map Aliso Viejo-> Laguna Beach: https://www.viamichelin.com/web/Maps...-United_States
I personally would choose to live in Newport Beach if you can afford it because the parking and traffic is a little bit better
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