NPC-Cost odf living in san Jose area, possible job opportunity there.... Options

[ChrisReale]

I know a few of the club members live in the bay area. I have a possible job opportunity in San Jose, and was wondering what the area is like, how the cost of living is, blah blah blah.... But the most important thing is, how often is there an AX in that area, and is it year round? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

[mightyohm]

I just moved to Mountain View (off 101 at the base of the Peninsula) from San Diego, like 2 weeks ago. I am not looking to own a house, just renting, so that made a big difference in my cost of living in this area. I have found that as far as rent goes, this area is roughly equivalent to San Diego and rents are what I am used to. I found a room for just over $500 a month that is nearly ideal for what I need, my only complaint is that I do not get a garage space in the house I am living in. But the rent is so cheap I will live with it.

So to me it all seems reasonable. But I realize that San Diego is probably also pretty high on the list. But to me it was worth it to move. I get to be with my gf who lives in downtown SF (awesome) and the Bay Area in general is just an incredible place to live.

I think it used to be the case that salaries here were higher to compensate for the higher cost of living. With the economy so bad, I think companies have stopped doing this for the most part. But again, I have found that rates are very similar to San Diego, at least for electrical engineers.