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Best thing Hawaii has going for it is it's not California, BUT... it's not for lack of trying. At least you can drive out of California.
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So my employer dropped a 9 ton bomb on our butts today
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That's horrible
Lived and worked in San Fran during the inanet boom/bust. Be prepared for very high costs on a lot of things you might not guess. I'd ask for a relo and return relo in case things don't work out (+ you'll discover how valued you might or might not be). I hope you are getting a raise but without reference, couldn't say what you'd need to maintain a standard of living. I would not return to Cali, no way, no how.
Just for reference, we rented a 2 bedroom 1 bath house that was 875 sq ft. When we moved the owner decided to sell. They put the house on the market for $650k and it sold in two days for $690k. That was at the top of the market. I just looked up the house on Zillow and it's showing $527k. Newport Beach is quite a bit more expensive. Be sure you do a LOT of research before you decide whether or not you really want to move.
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These calculators are notoriously bad for UNDERestimating the differences but here you go:
N metro Atlanta to Irvine, says a full FIFTY PERCENT increase would be needed to break even and remember, I can just about guarantee you that's a big underestimate. http://www.bankrate.com/calculators...6445&ef_id=VOTQ1wAAAcjmMwPT:20150218175357:s&
My sister lives in San Clemente. I don't have the heart to tell her what her million + home would sell for here (less than 1/3). But hey, she can "see the ocean". To each their own... :huh:
N metro Atlanta to Irvine, says a full FIFTY PERCENT increase would be needed to break even and remember, I can just about guarantee you that's a big underestimate. http://www.bankrate.com/calculators...6445&ef_id=VOTQ1wAAAcjmMwPT:20150218175357:s&
My sister lives in San Clemente. I don't have the heart to tell her what her million + home would sell for here (less than 1/3). But hey, she can "see the ocean". To each their own... :huh:
And there is a HUGE difference between Anaheim/Santa Ana and Irvine/Newport Beach. I know I would need to make at least twice as much to have a comparable lifestyle if I were to move back.
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You will need a 30%plus pay increase...
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I won't know for sure for probably 3 months or so. If I go, relo benefits apply. I'll bring my Southern conservative attitude and maybe talk some sense into a few of them. Orange Co isn't so bad though. One of the few conservative counties in the state.
the motorcycle riding is much better out there. Lane splitting and the ability to hit more deserted desert and mountain roads.
Got family out there. Irvine and Orange County nice in many respects...wonderful weather...bad commuting, high housing costs....great fruit and veggies. :-)
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