Calling all Americans!!

[drookit]

Im not sure if anyone can help but Ill try asking anyway.

To those in America or those in the know...What is the price of living in L.A.? How much does it cost to rent a flat or something (maybe 2 bedrooms)? Is the job front good or bad? Would I have to get a VISA to work? If so, how long do they last? I dont fancy having to marry someone just to

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[sadiebee123]

Um, i don't know any specifics, but i think living in L.A. is pretty expensive. That's all i know really, sorry i can't help more!

And cool about the camera, sounds fun! :D

[drookit]

Thanks for that!
I had a hunch it might be expensive. Not good :(

Hopefully it will be lol
Thanks!!!
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Jo xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[anothersadsong]

California is very, very expensive to live in. That's one of the reasons why I live in Arizona now. Though I never lived in LA, I've been there, and I hate it. LOL. All the smog, ick. Um, I'm sure there are websites that can tell you the price of living and all that, but I wouldn't know where they are. :0\ There I go with the not helping again! *facepalm*

[drookit]

Hey, that does help! I like to get feedback, no matter what its about!
Smog isnt a good thing but there must be tons more here in UK :/
Ill have a look for those websites. I didnt know there would be any sites like that so you have helped!!
THANK YOU!!
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Jo xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[anothersadsong]

LOL. More smog in the UK than in LA? I don't know about that. It's pretty gross in LA. I've never had more breathing problems than I did the two days we spent with family there back when I was 18.

As far as rent and stuff for an apartment goes? Tim's family lives way more up north than LA, and it costs about $900 for a studio apartment. :0\ So from what I know, it's very, very expensive for something that's not worth the amount of money you're spending for it.

I don't know any particular websites to give you, but I'm sure there are some on the net. After all, you can find ANYTHING online. :0)

You're welcome, glad I could help. :0D

[hunnyfreak]

i don't know about LA, but Edmonton Alberta Canada isn't expensive!

[drookit]

Ive heard Canada is a gorgeous place! Id love to see it some day!
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Jo xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[sammy_iammy]

A 2 bedroom apartment in LA is going to be around $2000+ a month. Very, VERY expensive. The job front is good, but keep in mind there are a lot of other people in the city that are looking for employment. That's the lesson I learned when I moved to Flagstaff. There will be a lot available, but it might take you a while to actually get hired somewhere. I don't know about the VISA stuff, Rachel might be the one to ask about that. Hope this helps! Love you! <33333

[drookit]

FRIGGIN HELL!!!

$2000?? Thats something I wasnt expecting :/
Ive got some job ideas in mind if I did go over. Dont know how they would pan out though :/
That really helps. Thank you so much!!
Love ya back!!!
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Jo xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[precious21]

My cousin just recently moved down to LA and from what I hear it is insanely expensive, as is any big city in California. They pay over $1,000 a month and live in a dodgy neighboorhood. It might be better if you could find a place outside of LA and commute as I've heard that's what many people do.

I think the VISA thing depends on how long you plan to stay here. I'd check with the rules of your countries gov. regarding this. Also check out this site: http://www.firstgov.gov/
and if you can't find the info listed there you can always email them with questions ;) Hope I've been of some help.

[drookit]

Jesus!!!! I had no idea it was THAT expensive!
Where I live its around £400-£500 a month to rent a house so its almost the same price... ish!
Commuting is a good idea. Something I never thought of so thanks for that!
Thanks so much for the site! You have been a brilliant help!!
Thankoo
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Jo xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx