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Comment by usaar333 | Hacker News Reader

Pretty cool map.

One note: I discourage Millbrae. I grew up there and it was on the boring side of things, while still being a tad pricey. My life is (somewhat) more exciting living in northeastern Sunnyvale (near Hacker Dojo), and rent is dirt cheap (as low as $450/person). Also, for the carless, biking is much better in Sunnyvale/Mountain View than Millbrae.

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I've never lived in Sunnyvale. Where would you recommend? Near downtown?

Also agree about Millbrae being boring. I put it there because its kind of a sweet spot due to multiple transit options (both Caltrain and BART). Most startups will be either heads down coding, or heading to meetings. Mainly good if you don't have a car.

millbrae without an car seems tough. I'm sure it is done, but ultimately it is auto based suburbia.

Downtown should be relatively cheap.I personally live in the cherry chase area.

How much does it cost to own a car in san fran? If it's $X/month for gas, insurance and the amortized value of a cheap decent used car, you should just factor that into the rent cost and see if it ends up better.

Factor in the cost of parking as well. I've had a car here in SF and unless you have a garage space ($150-$200 per month) you will need to get a permit for your neighborhood ($75 per year I think). The permit is really cheap but you will spend a not insignificant amount of time searching for available spaces, and your car may have a window or two smashed over the course of the year.

:s/may$ have a window or two smashed$/will\1

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