Should we leave Bay Area?
I’m 29, spouse is 37, no kids. I make 150 k, SWE and fully remote. Spouse makes 320 k, HWE and hybrid (South Bay). We started working late (we are immigrants and did phd) and we only have like 500 k NW. I’ve been trying to land a job in Bay Area to increase my income but have not been able to in this market. I’m thinking about giving it till end of this year and if I could not increase my income, then we move to San Diego. Probably buy a house immediately or after 1 year. I won’t get a pay cut if I move to San Diego and my spouse can work from San Diego office and I guess won’t get a huge pay cut either. What do you think?
If the houses are affordable then they're not in the right location.
Interesting I should do more research. Could you name a few good neighborhoods?
You can start by looking at La Mesa, Bay Park, Point Loma, University City, Clairemont
definitely look again at SD house prices lol esp the neighborhood n location
Yeah I should definitely do that. Can you name a few good neighborhoods?
interested too
Get out of California.
Bay Area has more opportunities longer term if you want to switch jobs
Move to texas or NC. places mentioned The household income should be at least 600 K
San Diego is equally expensive
Houses are much more affordable
Show me a 1500sq ft house that sells for $2.2m in San Diego.