Places to Live in California
California is a vast West Coast state with one of the widest ranges of landscapes and living environments in the country. Residents can choose among Pacific coastal communities, major metropolitan areas, agricultural valleys, forested mountain regions and expansive desert landscapes. The state includes the Sierra Nevada, redwood forests, beaches, lakes and numerous nationally recognized parks and protected recreation areas.
California Highlights
- Pacific Ocean coastline with extensive beach and coastal communities
- Sierra Nevada mountains, redwood forests and major wilderness areas
- Desert landscapes across large portions of Southern and Eastern California
- Large metropolitan areas alongside agricultural valleys and smaller inland communities
- Multiple nationally recognized parks and major outdoor recreation destinations
NarrowTheList Locations in California
NarrowTheList currently includes 40 locations in California. This list updates automatically as additional locations are published.
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Comparing Places to Live in California
Where you live within California can dramatically affect housing costs, climate, transportation, access to recreation and everyday lifestyle. Coastal metros can differ substantially from inland cities, mountain communities and desert areas, making location especially important when comparing places to live in California.
Use the NarrowTheList locations above to compare housing, employment, climate, recreation, transportation, safety and other factors using the same underlying criteria.