Minimum salary to live alone comfortably in Silicon Valley, California?

Question

I both want to, and will get kicked out if I don't move out shortly after I turn 18. What's the minimum salary I need to make in order to support myself? Also, what sort of jobs can one get with a high school degree? I fully plan to attend college after high school but I'll need a job to pay rent/student loans. I currently reside in Santa Clara, but may have to move to San Francisco for college, so salaries for living In Santa Clara/Sunnyvale/San Jose/Cupertino/SanFran would be helfpul. Any help in regards to supporting yourself, please feel free to add, I'd love any advice.

Answer 1

Since you already live in California, you probably realize how riducious the cost of living is. One report I read stated:

" Other bare bones budget numbers for the Bay Area: a single adult requires at least $29,633".

How People Survive in Expensive Areas

People skip essential insurance.

They take on a lot of credit card debt.

They band together as a family unit under one roof.

They rent out living space.

They work several jobs.

They do work shifts within the family.  First option would be relatives, then interests, what are your interest, art, humanities, science, try to go around groups of people with the same interests even if it is a "beach bum", that way you are more likely to hook up with either someone to share expenses with or at least have a place to crash and an address.....good luck to you and thank you

Answer 2

Well I hear california is REALLY expensive especially for an 18 year old to live but if you're already there then you know that so I won't get into that.  But I wouldn't go to San Francisco because it's too cold there you could try somewhere like LA I don't think LA is that expensive I have family from there or San Diego  

Answer 3

Comfortable? At least $500, 000 a year. No joke. You've pick a pretty expensive place to plop down.