Reviews & Comments
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA
Bring "six figures" to live like you could ELSE W -
6/9/2010I moved to the area in August of 07 to teach, and am NOW living in Central CA...AGAIN:( Could NOT afford to live "in the neighborhood" on my own salary (@ 60K), and I just didn't find it "worthy" of "paying for the privilege to live there" (as a single income household)! There seemed to be this "expectation" to receive T O P DOLLAR housing prices that were challenging to one's intelligence to "accept"!!! (Think: The Emperor's New Clothes...)! It's not much MUCH cheaper than coastal areas, without the view... Plan on making AT LEAST 70K to make things happen, and good luck if you're looking to find that locally - the industry there seems to rely M A I N L Y on tourism. So - I couldn't get more with more than 10 years of professional experience, and a graduate degree; if you DO qualify, then "Welcome to Paso Robles!" Happy trails...
Modesto, CA
Once upon a time... -
6/9/2010I returned here for a temporary, 9 month stay after 25 years: Modesto has mushroomed almost beyond recognition, and certainly doesn't feel the same! I had wonderful friends here, a great education, and opportunities unique to this area (music education, GREAT church, ease of employment, etc.) as a youth. As a "forty-something visitor", it feels like I need to "part my way through" traffic, more crowded conditions, and what seems to be a low-grade "general demise" (which I have to say is nearly everywhere, now)!!! I love my city - still; but I wouldn't want to relocate here without an upgraded change (for the better), and a heightened sense for community here, etc... Sigh :(