Best Places to Live in California

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in California, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in California:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in California include:

1. Berkeley
2. Irvine
3. Torrance

Read why they made the list below!

1. Berkeley

Berkeley is located in Alameda County within the San Francisco Bay Area of California.

With a population of 121,500, Berkeley ranks 51st largest in California. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

Berkeley’s climate is classified as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate with warm and dry summers and cool, wet winters. 

Here’s how we rate Berkeley on a few key categories:

2. Irvine

Irvine is located in Orange County within the southern part of California.

With a population of 273,000, Irvine ranks 14th largest in California. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban feel in most areas. 

Irvine’s climate is typical for southern California with gloomy mornings through May and June, warm, dry summers and falls, and mild winters. 

Here’s how we rate Irvine on a few key categories:

3. Torrance

Torrance is located in Los Angeles County within the southern part of California.

With a population of 145,500, Torrance ranks 40th in California. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

Torrance’s climate features a rainy season from November to March with warm and humid summers. 

Here’s how we rate Torrance on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to California Checklist
• What’s it like living in California?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance