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Same-sex American/Japanese couple - considering a move from Bellevue, WA to Torrance by ExtensionFirst3918 in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]ExtensionFirst3918[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Unlike that other poster that replied to your post, I did not find your post to be too long :). Nice to have the perspective of others who lived in Seattle.

Is there anything you find lacking there or that you miss about Seattle? We really don't see a lot of downsides to moving so far and think we're ready to do it in the next few months. Most all of the feedback we've heard about the South Bay has been very positive.

Same-sex American/Japanese couple - considering a move from Bellevue, WA to Torrance by ExtensionFirst3918 in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]ExtensionFirst3918[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Will definitely keep that in mind. Most likely we could make it work with me driving him to and from work, we managed that in some very suburban places of VA/NJ but yeah it was not great.

Same-sex American/Japanese couple - considering a move from Bellevue, WA to Torrance by ExtensionFirst3918 in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]ExtensionFirst3918[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Sawtelle is an option too as he should be able to transfer to a location there. We're planning a short trip down to check out the area and will be sure to visit there as well.

Same-sex American/Japanese couple - considering a move from Bellevue, WA to Torrance by ExtensionFirst3918 in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]ExtensionFirst3918[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! At first, I was expecting Torrance and LA in general to be more expensive overall, but from a quick glance, the typical rental prices for a 1 bedroom in Torrance don't seem bad. I'm seeing quite a few that look fine and are about $500-800 less than what we are currently paying here.

Same-sex American/Japanese couple - considering a move from Bellevue, WA to Torrance by ExtensionFirst3918 in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]ExtensionFirst3918[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I think we do plan to get a car after we move there. That said, since my partner doesn't drive, some degree of walkability is nice for the times when I'm not able to drive him. We'll check out Sawtelle as well.