Originally posted by EliteAccord
Where exactly is your work will pretty much determine where you live. To live comfortably in So Cal in general you need to make at least $2000 a month.
Inland the rent is about 600-1000, insurance for my 98 Civic EX is 130/month, and it's bloody hot.
The closer you get to the beach, or the San Diego area everything gets nicer, and a LOT more expensive.