California lifestyle?
04-18-2019, 02:49 PM
#481
If we are going to complain about Texas property taxes on a 7,800 SF house and yet downwardly adjust our housing expectations for a more expensive locale (Bay Area), thus achieving a lower property tax payment, that hardly seems a logical or fair comparison of annual property tax costs.
This has become quite an entertaining thread, but lets try to keep the "California vs other states" discussion as objective as possible.
This has become quite an entertaining thread, but lets try to keep the "California vs other states" discussion as objective as possible.
My point is, if someone has a budget of $2m to buy a house, they will pay less property tax in Bay Area vs. Texas and that this is the more logical / realistic comparison since most folks can't magically increase their affordability based on where they are moving.
For those living in a 1,200 sq/ft SF Bay Area house and are moving to Texas, do you think they are looking to stay in a comparable 1,200 sq/ft house in Texas? NO, Texas doesn't even have houses that small
04-18-2019, 03:58 PM
#482
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04-18-2019, 10:56 PM
#483
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lol I love LA and I'm enjoying it here but don't tempt me as I have Oregon and/or CO in my sights (maybe in 5-10 years)
Would honestly like to be in more nature/scenery/outdoors and less traffic/stress, but the weather here is just disgustingly nice & there are such diverse offerings for anyone in any walk of life
*sniff* that is beautiful for 2.275m
2.275m here in West LA is a porta potty with detached garage
Would honestly like to be in more nature/scenery/outdoors and less traffic/stress, but the weather here is just disgustingly nice & there are such diverse offerings for anyone in any walk of life
*sniff* that is beautiful for 2.275m
2.275m here in West LA is a porta potty with detached garage
1 mile from the ocean in one of the best neighborhoods in the city for under 2.2
https://www.trulia.com/p/ca/los-ange...45--2077394308
04-18-2019, 11:16 PM
#484
not really true you can get amazing if you look a little
1 mile from the ocean in one of the best neighborhoods in the city for under 2.2
https://www.trulia.com/p/ca/los-ange...45--2077394308
1 mile from the ocean in one of the best neighborhoods in the city for under 2.2
https://www.trulia.com/p/ca/los-ange...45--2077394308
04-18-2019, 11:45 PM
#486
Drifting
If you call living next to the airport as one of the best neighborhoods...........then OK.
not really true you can get amazing if you look a little
1 mile from the ocean in one of the best neighborhoods in the city for under 2.2
https://www.trulia.com/p/ca/los-ange...45--2077394308
1 mile from the ocean in one of the best neighborhoods in the city for under 2.2
https://www.trulia.com/p/ca/los-ange...45--2077394308
04-18-2019, 11:48 PM
#487
Drifting
Cali is great if your a car lover bottom line. Ripped my GT3RS this morning in canyons.
Great weather and even greater car culture. Yes its crowded and you need to get up early.
We also have alot of attractive ladies...
There is a reason its expensive to live here...its worth it.
Great weather and even greater car culture. Yes its crowded and you need to get up early.
We also have alot of attractive ladies...
There is a reason its expensive to live here...its worth it.
04-19-2019, 08:35 AM
#488
This thread does have legs lol.
Let’s say your budget is $2 million. Property taxes in Texas would probably be $50k per year. California would be around $25k. Income taxes in Texas would be zero. In California you would easily spend an extra $25k on income taxes. But, and this is a big but...when are you planning on retiring? Because if your taxable income drops way down in retirement the lower property taxes / higher state income taxes makes a lot of sense. You can also move to Texas or Florida, bank a lot of income tax savings, buy a modest house, then pivot to a higher income tax state when you retire.
A lot of ways to play it.
Let’s say your budget is $2 million. Property taxes in Texas would probably be $50k per year. California would be around $25k. Income taxes in Texas would be zero. In California you would easily spend an extra $25k on income taxes. But, and this is a big but...when are you planning on retiring? Because if your taxable income drops way down in retirement the lower property taxes / higher state income taxes makes a lot of sense. You can also move to Texas or Florida, bank a lot of income tax savings, buy a modest house, then pivot to a higher income tax state when you retire.
A lot of ways to play it.
Drives and bike rides are a lot flatter here so I don't think Mooty would survive but I'm surfing in shorts already... Huge bonus.
04-19-2019, 08:50 AM
#489
Race Car
Cali is great if your a car lover bottom line. Ripped my GT3RS this morning in canyons.
Great weather and even greater car culture. Yes its crowded and you need to get up early.
We also have alot of attractive ladies...
There is a reason its expensive to live here...its worth it.
Great weather and even greater car culture. Yes its crowded and you need to get up early.
We also have alot of attractive ladies...
There is a reason its expensive to live here...its worth it.
Drove the Dragon Wednesday. Got on at 10ish and ZERO cyclists and no cars but a few. Then went to Keeneland and enjoyed a great day in 78 degree sunny weather. There are other places, rest assured.
04-19-2019, 09:25 AM
#490
not really true you can get amazing if you look a little
1 mile from the ocean in one of the best neighborhoods in the city for under 2.2
https://www.trulia.com/p/ca/los-ange...45--2077394308
1 mile from the ocean in one of the best neighborhoods in the city for under 2.2
https://www.trulia.com/p/ca/los-ange...45--2077394308
04-19-2019, 10:55 AM
#491
traffic and taxes, sure... but the weather and lifestyle is unbeatable. i say go for it OP!
04-19-2019, 11:22 AM
#492
not really true you can get amazing if you look a little
1 mile from the ocean in one of the best neighborhoods in the city for under 2.2
https://www.trulia.com/p/ca/los-ange...45--2077394308
1 mile from the ocean in one of the best neighborhoods in the city for under 2.2
https://www.trulia.com/p/ca/los-ange...45--2077394308
Have to look there because for under 2.5M new construction, that is basically the only area I've found on the "westside" (bit south)
It's nice being that close to the airport since I travel a lot, but IMO Westchester is not one of the best neighborhoods in the city
PV area great too, just different vibe but for sure your money will go a bit further
04-19-2019, 01:01 PM
#493
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04-19-2019, 06:07 PM
#494
Drifting
Yeah it’s not the only place for great drives, beautiful woman, good weather (less days a year no doubt) and the best part you don’t deal with traffic.
Drove the Dragon Wednesday. Got on at 10ish and ZERO cyclists and no cars but a few. Then went to Keeneland and enjoyed a great day in 78 degree sunny weather. There are other places, rest assured.
04-19-2019, 06:16 PM
#495
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Hey everyone. My wife and I are considering relocating from OK/TX to California for multiple reasons, but largely due to weather. We are considering LA, Palm Springs and the central coast area. I thought I'd ask for some advice on here as there seems to be a lot of guys from California on the board, and obviously we have some common interests. We don't have kids and aren't tied down. We really enjoy weekend traveling, good food/wine/beer, live music, great drives, and nearby tracks for either DE's or a membership. If you have any recommendations on why you love or don't love your spot in California, I would appreciate it. Thanks!
Great minds think alike. I love food, wines, and beer too! I personally love the Central Coast area. There are tons of wine tasting rooms and some of the best scenic driving roads. There are plenty of craft breweries in LA too but you are going to hate the congestion. If it was me, I guess the ultimate deciding factor is what field of business are you in and how the opportunities are in the area. If that is not an issue, I would suggest looking at the north end of Santa Barbara County. You will be less than 2 hours away from LA and the Central Coast.
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