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Review of Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living and Job Market Not Compatible
Star Rating - 2/8/2008
I have been in Santa Cruz for about 8 years. I graduated from UC Santa Cruz and then stayed with my job in local government but have tried more than once for other jobs in the area without success. The cost of living is totally unaffordable for most. I was making about 35,000 / year, which, granted, isn't much, but it was hardly enough to survive in this town. My partner and I want to buy a home and it's just not possible for us here.
Amy | Live Oak, CA
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