Job Relocation - Need advice
#11
I've eatin at urge, and its really good. But there all plenty of awesome burger places nearby. But im hooked on omami in the oc/LA area.
rancho Bernardo will be like a 20 min or so drive. Cool thing is you will always be against traffic.
rancho Bernardo will be like a 20 min or so drive. Cool thing is you will always be against traffic.
#13
Thanks! I've been doing research but hopefully I will get a chance to drive around to check out all the areas everyone has mentioned.
Also any good Mexican food? Seafood? Sushi? Orlando doesn't have a lot of good places compared to San Diego
Also any good Mexican food? Seafood? Sushi? Orlando doesn't have a lot of good places compared to San Diego
#15
Thanks everyone for the help. I got an offer and am still deciding if I want to make the leap. Does anyone know the average amount of taxes taken out? Trying to figure out the budget if I were to move over here.
#16
Annual taxes completely depend on your W2 and how you file. But it isn't bad. Good luck with your decision. I got orders to San Diego, from New York, LOL. Everyone who visits tells me "it's expensive". Like any major city, it has it's pros and cons, but for me, San Diego, beat New York by leaps and bounds in every aspect. That's why I stayed when I got out of the service instead of going back to New York. Good luck with your choice, as I am certain this will be discussed with your spouse.
#17
Taxes? You're coming to CA from FL; Leave your cars and your guns, but bring your money! ... Sorry, couldn't resist. But more seriously, the state tax rate is probably higher by a couple percent than FL. You could Google the exact rates. Also plan on misc items like car registration & insurance, gas, probably even food, etc etc, being more expensive here in CA, but probably not by enough to make or break your budget.
#18
Thanks everyone! I found a great website called www.paycheckcity.com that helped me figure out tax info. Now I think my budget is $1500-$1800 for a 2 bedroom in a safe area. I talked with some folks and they mentioned 4S Ranch, Rancho Pesnasquitos, Carmel Valley, and Rancho Bernardo. What about Mira Mesa, Oceanside, San Marcos, Escondido, Poway, and Miramar? It seems like Oceanside and San Marcos might be too far. I know I can't afford the La Jolla area at the moment. I will be working in the Rancho Bernardo area and don't really want to drive no more then 15 min to work. I'm not looking for anything super fancy since it's just a temporary living situation for a year until both my wife and I settle in.
Thanks everyone for the help! I know it's annoying getting asked these questions but it really makes a difference for myself and wife.
Thanks everyone for the help! I know it's annoying getting asked these questions but it really makes a difference for myself and wife.
#19
Thanks everyone! I found a great website called www.paycheckcity.com that helped me figure out tax info. Now I think my budget is $1500-$1800 for a 2 bedroom in a safe area. I talked with some folks and they mentioned 4S Ranch, Rancho Pesnasquitos, Carmel Valley, and Rancho Bernardo. What about Mira Mesa, Oceanside, San Marcos, Escondido, Poway, and Miramar? It seems like Oceanside and San Marcos might be too far. I know I can't afford the La Jolla area at the moment. I will be working in the Rancho Bernardo area and don't really want to drive no more then 15 min to work. I'm not looking for anything super fancy since it's just a temporary living situation for a year until both my wife and I settle in.
Thanks everyone for the help! I know it's annoying getting asked these questions but it really makes a difference for myself and wife.
Thanks everyone for the help! I know it's annoying getting asked these questions but it really makes a difference for myself and wife.
#20
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I lived in San Marcos for since 2000 and never moved to anyplace else. This maybe a grandpa thing to say but i notice the further away from DT SD, the more less hectic it is. I love my lifestyle in SM and couldn't imagine living any place in SD county.
Oceanside, is ok but over populated since it is a Marine community and also some places around there are run down. In my opinion, there beach is the less attractive then any of the beaches I have visited in SD.
Escondido to me is run down as well. The cost of living is one of the cheapest in North County bu there is a reason for that. The places away from the heart of Esco is great but away from all the good stuff. I see Esco as a Hispanic city.
IMO Carlsbad is the best cities in North County.
Oceanside, is ok but over populated since it is a Marine community and also some places around there are run down. In my opinion, there beach is the less attractive then any of the beaches I have visited in SD.
Escondido to me is run down as well. The cost of living is one of the cheapest in North County bu there is a reason for that. The places away from the heart of Esco is great but away from all the good stuff. I see Esco as a Hispanic city.
IMO Carlsbad is the best cities in North County.