I would add some life hack, just keep in mind. Changing a place can also very help in saving money. Just to live some time in different location can help to your save more money and left you comfort style life.
I changed location from Oslo to a much smaller town. I sold my apartment and I am using the "winnings" from the sale to finance my bootstrapping.
My whole financial situation changed from "Damn, I soon have to make it or get a job again" to "Nice, I can keep bootstrapping for a long time and even travel a bit".
I would add some life hack, just keep in mind. Changing a place can also very help in saving money. Just to live some time in different location can help to your save more money and left you comfort style life.
I changed location from Oslo to a much smaller town. I sold my apartment and I am using the "winnings" from the sale to finance my bootstrapping.
My whole financial situation changed from "Damn, I soon have to make it or get a job again" to "Nice, I can keep bootstrapping for a long time and even travel a bit".
For your case i guess even in California will be very cheap :)))
Haha, I wish, but I also get your point about Oslo 😄
I went from monthly housing expenses of 1000$/m to 200-300$/m. I think that can be relatable numbers for many places. Not living like a king yet 🙂