LA vs Bay Area

Apr 15 17 Comments

TC within 5% of each other, would you prefer a job located in Pasadena (1-2 days in office) or Palo Alto (3-5 days in office)?

Is it realistic to stay farther from work in LA if work situation is going to be hybrid? Any recommendations?

Rent is all over the place in both places.

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Old TC: 105k in Midwest
Soon new TC: around 350k
YoE: BS + 3, MS + 5

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  • Esri / Eng
    neKH05

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     neKH05
    Congrats on the offers! Define further away in LA? Commuting even short distances in LA can take an hour but for 1-2 days I would seriously consider living in a fun place (whatever that means to you). Pasadena itself isn't too bad either!
    Apr 15 3
    • Esri / Eng
      neKH05

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       neKH05
      I'm not an expert either. I live too far out but planning on moving to a similar area like you. I'd be going against the commuters though but still travel upwards of an hour. Which you get used to real quick living in the area imo. Definitely think you can find something that's a decent middle ground for you - it's a huge place and has plenty of options with the TC you'll be making ;)
      Apr 15
    • Workday
      MeWn53

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      MeWn53
      La traffic is horrible. Imagine the worst of Bay Area traffic all up in 1 city. Santa Monica is on the opposite side from Pasadena so I don’t recommend going that far. Go on google maps during rush hour to check out commute times.
      Apr 15
  • Workday
    dunnoanym

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    dunnoanym
    Bay Area boring af go to socal
    Apr 15 4
  • Meta
    Chris Rock

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    Chris Rock
    LA better in every way unless you only work and have no hobbies outside a computer
    Apr 15 0
  • Pasadena is awesome. I went to school there and it was great.
    Apr 15 2
  • Financial Services Company
    CtNJ40

    Financial Services Company

    CtNJ40
    If your office in Santa Monica, commuting from Pasadena won't work. It will take up to 2 hours each way. (I used to live in Santa Monica). You don't want to go further than Culver City.
    Apr 17 2
    • OP
      My office is in Pasadena
      Apr 17
    • Financial Services Company
      CtNJ40

      Financial Services Company

      CtNJ40
      Oh! Than, live in Pasadena. It is a great place to hang out and have a family later. May I ask you what company?
      Apr 17