How much money do I need saved to move to San Diego, CA?

I think you are already in good shape with $4000 right now and hopefully $6000 by the time you make it out here. San Diego is expensive but so is Boston, so i'm sure the rental prices are not much more, if at all, than in your area. I think many people always exaggerate about the cost of living here; Buying a house is expensive but everything else except for gas is about the same. And since you are coming from Boston, I doubt it's that much different here, might even be a little cheaper b/c it's definately a little less expensive than LA/Orange County and the SF Bay Area. Not sure where you are planning to live but you might want to consider Pacific Beach given your age and that you are just out of college. PB is a great beach community with a young vibe, everyone here is 20-30. Lots of college and post college kids, including myself. Lots of people from the East Coast that are like you; just graduated and moved to SD to work and live. I've met so many Boston/New England transplants here, so you'll meet plenty of people from that area and all over the place too. If you are a baseball fan there is a Red Sox bar in Ocean Beach. You should look into PB though; great nightlife, friendly young people, best beach scene in SD, and just close to everything like Downtown, La Jolla, Mission Valley, Ocean Beach, ect... I rent a 2 bedroom 8 blocks from the beach for $1375 so it's not too bad. You can get cheaper the farther east you go. The housing stock is a little old so if you want nicer, newer apartments check out Mission Valley or La Jolla/UTC area. If you have a job lined up then you definately have plenty of money saved up. But if you plan on finding a job after you get here then you probably have 1-3 months max worth of money at $4-6k. There are plenty of jobs in San Diego but it might be harder to find one you want and that pays well. Salaries are higher in LA/OC and jobs are more plentiful there too. But the job market in SD is very good but just kind of competitive. I graduated UC San Diego almost two years ago and me and most of my friends have good jobs, but for some of them it took a little while to land it. You have a college degree and seem to have a good handle on your finances so you'll probably be fine once you get here. Anyways if you have any questions just ask, but good luck on your move.

rent 1500.00/month jobs..maybe depends on what you car insurance..$$$$ food is more expensive. but yah if You can survive in Boston, then expect it to be ~ the same, or maybe 1/4 to 1/3 more expensive in San Diego..

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Its going to be very tight. Have jobs ready for all three of you and only one person on the lease.

I hope that you be sure that you will have a job before going there. You can do that by calling or through internet. From there, you can choose where to move! I know somebody who rents across Paradise Valley, a 2 room apartment there cost around $700.00+. It is more expensive over the UC San Diego area in La Jolla. I have read that it is cheaper along Mira Mesa and Clairemont than Pacific Beach! San Diego is so spread out! I had been there for 2 months last year. Before going there, I bought 2 maps, however, both were incomplete. I bought a 3rd more complete but too small to be seen by the naked eye. You will be needing a magnifying lens. I had only appreciated the whole of San Diego after riding the trolley cars. There are bus stations in most trolley stations. There is a trolley card which cost lower when you buy the monthly card. Check your local stores for this. Be careful where to park your cars. I knew somebody who parked his car at Ralph's in National City and was surprised to find his car with broken windows. A bag was snatched from a couple while doing laundry! A Mexican took her bag. There is an outlet store at the last American exit at San Ysidro. Beware of going to Tijuana. Residents avoid going there!

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a couple more benjamins then u will be on ur way

It's VERY expensive here for houses, HOWEVER renting isn't too bad. You can rent a 2 bedroom for about $1500 to $2000 a month. Gas (I bought today) however is $3.15 a gallon. Oh also, it's the absolute WORST time to move here. This is a TOTAL tourist area, EVERYTHING is filled and busy. Come now, or come around November.

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