I can totally relate. We moved from AZ to San Jose before covid because of better paid job. Since we moved here, I found myself hating this place with a passion. Everyone is rude. Nobody gives a turning signal while changing lane. I miss the life in AZ everyday.

This was such a good video and description of the Bay. I moved here bright eyed and bushy tailed a few years ago and more recently I’ve started to question why I’m still here 😂😂

@elisezliu

44 минут бұрын

hahahaha at least there's plenty of good food 😆

Love this video. So helpful for me. Thank you

@elisezliu

15 күн бұрын

Love hearing that, thanks for watching ☺️

from the east bay in my early 20s starting my search for my own place free of roommates so thank you for uploading such real content! ive been trying to find content of every day folks living here in the bay (: first time watching and i appreciate your personality and realness. best of luck to you on your journey ✌🏽💚

@elisezliu

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Katherine! So glad you found me and watched along. Hope you find yourself a cozy spot soon as well 🥰

It sounds like you’re ready for a change but not in an urgent situation, so it’s good you can take your time to find the right place. Looking for a new place is so much work!!!. I had no idea apartment rental situation is so grim in the peninsula right now. Don’t rule out Mountain View, though. There are many small apartment complexes near downtown. They’re older, so they’re missing the fun sparkling bubbles, but they’re more cozy and interesting, and if walkability and location are important, they may be worth a look. Thanks for the apartment tours and the fun food analogies. So on point, relatable, and easy to imagine the vibe.

@elisezliu

4 ай бұрын

So true about Mountain View! There are def some hidden gems, I just gotta get out there and explore 👀 Also thanks so much for watching and leaving such a sweet comment Addy, it really means a lot :)

@addytude

4 ай бұрын

@@elisezliu Creating interesting content people want to watch is hard work! 😘

@elisezliu

4 ай бұрын

@@addytude 🫶🫶

I lived in bay for 2 years in Campbell, 2020-2022. I like the walkability there. I had a 2 bed 2 bath (old complex, nothing fancy, 3,500/m).

@elisezliu

5 күн бұрын

Campbell is definitely really nice with a lively downtown area :)

If you like a downtown walkable vibe look at Campbell or Los Gatos. I freaking love it here though.

Somehow your video popped up on my feed but I totally agree with you. I’m almost close to 30 some more months and apartment hunting is stressful. I’m moving from one city to another in Washington and you have to make sure to tour and search because I don’t want to be in the middle of no where and have a view facing another apartment lol 😂 I know I’m thankful for extra income from being in the military but I can’t imagine having to have a roommate and factor in the cost of having one. Hope you find or found one you love!

@elisezliu

10 күн бұрын

That’s so sweet, you’re absolutely right! I’m so glad my video found you 😊

You have great skin. What do you use for face wash & moisturizer- no pressure. Thxs

Haha... I used to live at the "DMV".... damn the price has gone up so much! I love your video - it perfectly describes the insanity of Bay Area housing/rental. I make decent money but it always makes my wonder if I am underpaid and how much people are making to live in these apartments or if are people spending 50% or more of their income on rent.

@elisezliu

5 күн бұрын

It is truly wild, we shall never know haha :) thanks so much for watching!

Great video.. super real, funny and smart. Helpful to know I’m not the only one that feels like this about Silicon Valley apts

@elisezliu

Ай бұрын

Thank you!! We’re all in this together 😅

Move to Las Colinas, Texas. I am British, lived in South West Greater London, moved to Madrid, Spain, lived in Cambridge , Massachusetts, and, aside from Madrid, feel that I now have the best value of all the places I lived.

@elisezliu

10 күн бұрын

Wow what a line up! If I’m ever in Texas I’ll try to scope it out 👁️ thanks for sharing 😊

You need to try Fremont or Newark. Better prices and 15 minute commute.

Maybe try North SJ or Fremont

Hello fellow RDN! I'm also a dietitian here in the South Bay!! I live in San José with roommates in a house, I pay around $800/mo for my single 8x12 bedroom, with shared bath and common areas. I actually like living in San José, didn't grow up here but am local to the Bay and there is definitely more to do here than where I grew up. Dietitian pay, it sucks so much that I either have to be partnered with a SO or live with family or live with housemates or pay more than 50% of my gross pay. Can't even invest in my retirement, save, and travel with a "decent" $2500+ 1 bed apartment with the amenities that I would like (like in unit laundry, a parking space) with this dietitian pay. I love my career but I agree us RDNs can't do much with the rents here. 😭

@elisezliu

4 ай бұрын

Hahahah it can be such rewarding work but definitely a financial struggle. I can’t imagine staying in this career for a lifetime and hope one day we can all meet our financial goals and travel comfortably with a job we love 🤗

I feel trauma just watching the housing options. The new peasant economy.

There is no hunting. If you can afford $4k a month, close your eyes and pick one. Good luck! New sub. Glad that you're not in "tech". Will be interesting to see how a non-techie or as you said, the lowest paying healthcare position survives in Silicon Valley.

@elisezliu

25 күн бұрын

You will be seeing me on a lot of hikes and picnics this summer 😅

Oof, as someone who grew up in SJ and still lives in the South Bay, I couldn’t disagree more! I love living here. Also, tip: Mountain View has rent control so while initial rents might be high, if you stay put year after year, you’ll save down the road. And I find MV really walkable.

@elisezliu

4 ай бұрын

Totally agree, I lived in Mountain View for a year in a shared house and it was actually quite lovely with the downtown area. The most challenging part seems to be finding a cozy rent controlled house :)

@boostftw123

22 күн бұрын

if you like indians

Totally relate with so many things you said. I just moved to the South Bay but I agree apartment hunting takes a lot of work because there are so many of them and only so many you can visit in a day. Good tips and you nailed it on the head about these “cookie cutter” apartments that have no inspiration.

@elisezliu

25 күн бұрын

I know exactly how you feel, good luck on your hunt! May you find one with good natural light at least :)

Hi I am also looking for an apt around here I need a roommate have you found one ? I was raised in San Jose and lived in the east coast now I’m back in the Bay Area. It has been tough.

@elisezliu

22 күн бұрын

I put apt hunting on hold for now, good luck on your end and thanks for watching ☺️

born and raised in the Bay Area, the last time I could afford a 1 bd 1bth apartment was in 1988, in Daly City, the rent was $595 a month. The good ole days!!

@elisezliu

17 күн бұрын

😂😭😅

It's not "the" Silicon Valley; it's Silicon Valley. And San Jose isn't maybe included; it was the epicenter when the term was created. Also if you're looking to move to SF, now's the time to look. Lots of people left (no tech jobs, high crime, lifestyle feels kind of meh compared to recent years) so lots of vacancies and lower rents, especially compared to the South Bay (which has traditionally had a more stable population). You can find studios under $2000 these days, and maybe even some in the $1800 range.

@elisezliu

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in and the suggestion!

@catea2551

2 ай бұрын

@@elisezliu i think SF is really depressing these days. that will turn around with time but it will be years. lots of empty office and retail space and crime. when office and retail space goes unfilled, the bank loans can't be paid.

@catea2551

2 ай бұрын

it's not "the" south bay; its south bay stuffy.😂🤣

@elisezliu

2 ай бұрын

@@catea2551 only up from here, thanks for watching! ☺️

@williamnilli5426

Ай бұрын

True but if you work in the Sunnyvale / mtn view area the commute is brutal. I’ve done it myself for serveral years. Caltrain has stops along these cities, could use the train if the SF apt is near 4th and Townsend where the train station is

I don't know how I found my way here, but I laughed so hard ... I lived in Shadowbrook for 5+ years in early 2000s while working at Google. Now "retired" we live in San Diego and haven't been back to the bay in over 10 years.

@elisezliu

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha that is amazing, I feel like people are always happier in SD 😊

Nothing I saw justified those prices especially since you like to be out and and about which cost a lot of money as well. For your future sake and short term goals of traveling living in the Bay doesn't make any sense. I live in San Jose and have been able to travel throughout the country and see that yes the Bay has the best weather point blank but everything else is on par or better than here.

@elisezliu

4 ай бұрын

Hahaha you are spot on! It makes so much sense why people leave so they can stop the hustling/grinding in these expensive cities. Thanks for watching :)

I would hav to put 2 bunkers in a one bedroom to afford those!!! hav you ever thot of moving away...far far away!!!

SV isn’t for everyone. Can’t deny it’s ridiculously expensive…but for me it’s worth it. Wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. And FYI, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west 😊

@elisezliu

15 күн бұрын

Totally it can be really lovely 😊

Have you ever considered moving to Europe? I don't know if it would be possible with your job but, any city that isn't London or Paris are Geneva (Switzerland in general is pretty expensive) are way cheaper than that and it's so beautiful and walkable and alive !

@elisezliu

4 ай бұрын

You read my mind!! I’ve had this exact thought for YEARS and totally get that feeling of aliveness in European cities. I just can’t figure out whether or not I just need to take more vacations or move completely 😅 but I am booking a trip to London/Edinburgh later this year so we shall see, thanks so much for watching btw!

@BreathSearch

4 ай бұрын

@@elisezliu you’re welcome ! Edinburgh is one of the most precious cities in Europe, have a nice trip ✨

@elisezliu

4 ай бұрын

@@BreathSearch thank you will do 🥰

Try Concord or Martinez. You can find an apartment for $1600-2000/month. I currently live in a studio cottage and only pay $1500/month with free pg & e.

@elisezliu

Ай бұрын

That’s incredible! I shall :) thanks for watching!

@mlbonfox8199

18 күн бұрын

That’s a helluva commute

I love this kind of apartment hunting videos, glad to see one for silicone valley since most of these videos I have seen are of NYC. I feel rent is lower in the upper peninsula (daly city - SF) compared to South bay though

@elisezliu

22 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed and yes def agree! Thanks for watching 🤗

Am I a Hungarian SAHM? Well, yes. Am I watching this video as if I would need this information anytime in the future? Also yes.

@elisezliu

3 ай бұрын

I literally JUST realized what SAHM meant 😂 welcome and thanks for tuning in!!

@xx-vw9ep

4 күн бұрын

What does it mean?

@EvelinsAtelier

3 күн бұрын

@@xx-vw9ep stay at home mom!!

@xx-vw9ep

3 күн бұрын

@@EvelinsAtelier Thanks very much for your reply. I'm half Hungarian. My father was from Budapest.

I used to live in sunnyvale and its funny that everyone seems to have the same vibe about it. I moved to SF since and like it a lot more (although paying way more). I need to be able to walk places.

@elisezliu

2 ай бұрын

I always find myself itching to go up to the city on weekends, I’m glad you made the move :) and thanks for watching!

Rent price is insane

It's your relative income position in your community that decides your happiness level. Silicon Valley and Seattle are not friendly for non-tech folks...

@elisezliu

Ай бұрын

Could not agree more! It sometimes stokes ambition but makes feeling grateful more challenging

People are completely out of their mind! Landlords for charging so much and people for paying it!

Curious to know how many square feet they are.

@elisezliu

Ай бұрын

The one I liked most was ~1,197 sq ft!

It’s so high everywhere now even a nice 1b in Dallas is $2300 plus

@elisezliu

4 ай бұрын

O dear, these days it really feels like we can only have 2 out of 3 (no roommates, enough money to travel, or savings) 🫠 also thanks for watching!

@TheNeuroticjetfan

2 ай бұрын

It’s not much better in Portland, Oregon. Thankfully we’ve been living in our apartment for 9 year's so, we paying below market. We absolutely love our complex.

@elisezliu

2 ай бұрын

@@TheNeuroticjetfan that’s amazing 🙌

UNLESS you are in tech then you have NO economic reason to be in Silicon Valley. If you are young then don't move to SV in the first place. If you are in SV and not in tech then get some work experience live as cheap as possible and then MOVE out of SV.

@elisezliu

5 күн бұрын

Completely agree, that's definitely sound advice! :D

Wonder how much student loan debt she has

You talk too much, if you can't afford it then move somewhere else.!!!

@elisezliu

2 ай бұрын

Just don’t watch my videos in the future hector, but thanks for the insight, hope you’re having a fab Wednesday! 😊

@catea2551

2 ай бұрын

ummmm cuz she did a video for people that want to hear her experience looking at rentals hector. that's why she was talking so much hector. are you sure you arent' heckler?

@blueyomogi

23 күн бұрын

When sparkly waters are having a good giggle and a puddle walks in….