I live in Missouri. I want to move out to SF California after I graduate college. The thing is, how do I move out???? How much money do you think I need. Any other advice too????!!!!!
2007-07-25 06:28:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I'm not exactly moving to SF. I'm moving to Oakland.
2007-07-25 10:52:43 · update #1
If you know anyone in the SF Bay Area, I would suggest you negotiate staying with them for a few weeks (see if they have a spare bedroom you can rent out) - that will help the transition. If not, look on craigslist and find a room to rent for a few months. It is quite expensive out here, so I would expect to pay ~$650/mo for a room, plus utilities may or may not be included, plus there also may be a security deposit.
As for the how...gather bids from local moving companies - to move your car, furniture, and other big stuff. Buy an airline ticket to get you here a day or two before the moving company is to arrive with your stuff. Don't forget to submit a forwarding notice to the post office. and bring a copy of all of your current bills when you fly out.
If you don't already have a job lined up, I would suggest having at least 3, preferably 6 months of expenses saved up - probably anywhere from $5-15k - to last you until you get settled.
2007-07-25 06:43:03 · answer #1 · answered by aiownk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Cali about an hour from SF. If you're planning to move out here, I hope you've saved up a lot of money because you're going to need it.
Real estate and gas prices are very expensive almost anywhere in California, especially in SF. I would expect no less than $1500-$4000 a month to RENT a small apartment here. It really sucks.
2007-07-25 13:33:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SF is one of the most expensive places to live n the U.S. First I would find a job that offers a relocation assistance because unless you have allot of money or mom and dad do it will be tough. Figure on 8-10 grand on the movers, and at least 6 months expenses. Go to apartments.com and see what your rent will be, that will give you a basis. For a comparison of what you will need to make compared to where you are now go to salary.com
2007-07-25 16:42:23 · answer #3 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have enough cash to live on for 3 months, you will have a tough time getting a job. You will need 12-20k.
Depending on your degree you may be able to start looking for a job now. About the only thing growing right now is Biotechnology.
2007-07-25 13:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a small job to save up some money and pack up and move.
2007-07-25 13:32:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋