>Just interviewed for a job in Northern California >Hear

If you want to live in California, live in Sacramento.

>>17397063
I have a bit of choice in where I actually live

Main requirement is I need to be able to drive to the Bay Area for appointments and shit during the day

>>17397063
Also, what's better about Sacramento? Lower cost of living?

>>17397082
you cant get to the bay area from sac with an easy commute. Noooo

Also pleasanton is barely bay

Um, okay you can make it on 2000/mo net but itll be tight and awful.
to live comfortably, about $3000

I rent in Marin, $2200/mo 2 bedroom in a nice enough area. It's a bit of a sticker shock thing when you pay $2 for a peach at the market.

Low six figures
High 80s bare minimum

If they don't offer a cost of living raise be ready to walk

>>17397326

So $2200-$2500 to rent a 2 bedroom

Groceries for 3 maybe $600/mo?
Utilities, gas, insurance, internet - $500?
After-school care for 2 - $300?

Sounds like you need at least $50,000/yr to not starve. That's not including car payments, disposable income, saving any income, or anything else. $80,000-$90,000 definitely seems like the minimum.

It's hard to wrap my mind around. I'm in AZ and $80,000-$90,000 would be living real well here.