You skipped all of Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena. All good places to live. Moderately expensive, mostly safe. Very hot in the summer and not close to the beaches.

You can tell this girl never had to struggle in her life

“There are homeless people but their like chill” .Lol I laughed when she said that

That’s insane how much more everything costs there. My home in TN is only $1300 for 5 bedrooms 2500 square feet. 😳 I love all of your informational videos by the way! 💕

When I first moved to LA we stayed in Studio City. Then upgraded to Venice, Marvista (next to Santa Monica).Then my wife and I wanted clean safe living so we moved out to Westlake Village Thousand Oaks area. Completely safe, affordable and beautiful. This is where you go when you have a family. Big house, not a lot of money, short drive to LA.

So as a older guy thats lived in California for 40 years, I would promote an asset based lifestyle. Moving to an area in which you will be throwing rent money away every month, with nothing to show after years, will be the biggest regret of your life. Create a realistic plan with a budget that you can do on your own, even if it means commuting or a outlining area for employment. So many people in there 40s and 50s have gone there entire life concentration on making their landlords retirement when they themselves have nothing. Its naive to think that you will be different when you're not open minded enough to look around right now.

Shelby lowkey sounding like an expert LA real estate agent in this vid lol.

Oh Lord there is a lot to unpack here: The ONLY people that live in West Hollywood, Venice, and Santa Monica are low-level assistants or interns. She is right, everyone is very young. You'll think that you have entered a college campus. :-p Executives or anyone that works in the "industry" mostly lives on the east side: Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena. Everyone has kinda moved from Beverly Hills to Brentwood, Malibu, or Pasadena. I moved from Ohio to LA and now work for the Walt Disney Company so I can honestly say no one other than tourist or kids enter Santa Monica. I live on the same street as near Santa Anita Race Track, Arboretum, and the largest Los Angeles County Mall in a 1-bedroom for $1,200 a month. My apartment building is surrounded by mansions that are owned by Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Mandy Moore, and Kristen wiig. You can walk anywhere because it's considered one of the safest neighborhoods in America. I never see homeless people... My apartment as all the luxury amenities ( including pools that NO ONE USES LOL), private parking, and is gated. I am 10 mins from DTLA, 10 mins from Burbank, and 5 from Glendale. In conclusion, you have been robbed. They take advantage of youngsters in those areas because they convince them that it's trendy to live there; in reality living in those areas are exactly opposite from being trendy. Those areas are tourist traps.

By far the most helpful video I’ve seen in a while. So organized and honest👏🏻

I currently live in Westwood by convenience of living close to school (UCLA) not choice and my apartment is $5,500 a month! I tried convincing myself that the price is worth it because “it’s LA” but honestly after being here for a while, the hype of living in LA dies down.

"There is a metro system.. but no one, like, really uses it" I literally laughed out loud when she said this. This video is hilarious for some reason.

another tip if you plan on having a roommate: there are tons of facebook groups for people looking for someone to fill a room in their apartment, or looking for roommates to find a new place with. That's how I've found every place I've lived so far and it's worked out really well! also let me add: echo park/silver lake is the BEST area to live in if you're young and fun and broke. It's "hipster-y" but not in the venice, surfer dude-artist way. It's a lot of young writer-types who practically live in coffee shops, there's a ton of cute parks, bars, etc and it's close to downtown without being in downtown. It's such an underrated area and truly the hidden secret of LA

I live in WeHo and I actually feel with the cost of rent it’s much more worth not having to pay vehicle payments + insurance + Gas + Valet Parking here and there, when you can just take a quick bus or Uber as long as you don’t go out and chill EVERYDAY of the week itll save you more then with a vehicle, if anyone wants to move to LA and doesn’t want to pay 1,000 just keep looking because I found a shared room for $560 a month in West Hollywood and have been here ever since.

Lol, never ever moving to LA. My family rented a 5 bedroom house, 3,000 square feet, for only 1,600$ a month where we live. California in general is just expensive!!

Important: The Beach communities are significantly cooler in the summer. It's 20, or even 30 degrees cooler than areas inland, and are pretty much immune to heat waves.

Lived in mid city for over 20 years. I’d say definitely learn to use the metro and DASH system, especially going to the downtown area. No need to hassle with driving in that hot mess or finding and paying for parking. I feel much more mobile and free without the car.

I live in Manhattan. I am definitely prepared for tbe rent. I did grow up in the East Bay. I am a acali girl by birth. But, LA is less expensive than Manhattan. 🌻

Oh my god, great video thankyou so much for making this. I’m moving in May and already have found 2 spots me and a few buddy’s are moving down there but this gave me a better insight on everything. I’ve visited a few times and fell in love with everything there. So ready😩

omg....i just spit out my boba.....NO ONE REALLY USES THE METRO SYSTEM?! WHERE?!! ARE YOU SURE YOU LIVE IN LA?!!! you dont have to ever use it to know that LA has a very LARGE. UP AND RUNNING metro system that's ALWAYS being used....OMG!!! HAVE YOU NOT SEEN THE FLEET OF MTA BUSES! THEY'RE BRIGHT ORANGE SO YOU CANT MISS THEM!

Let's get real ! I lived and worked in the Glendale/Burbank area, definitely one of the better parts of LA. I still couldn't wait to get out. Smog, traffic, crime and too expensive were the main reasons. I have literally lived and traveled all over the world.106 countries, most visited many times. I now live in SE Arizona and would not live anywhere else !

I’m so surprised that the rent isn’t as bad as I thought! I was expecting way higher numbers but it’s actually pretty similar to where I live

Actually A LOT of people take the metro transit system. I took the train and bus to work for over a year and TRUST ME it's just as packed as the metro transit in Chicago and a little less than New York.

Your description of mid-city cracked me up! I just moved there from the south bay. A whole other world. I have never felt unsafe BUT as a POC and a man, my experience may be different. Soooooooo centrally located, I'm like 10 minutes from everything. I'm paying a fraction of what I would pay anywhere else for a GORGEOUS 1 bedroom in a four plex. Giving myself a year to see if the pro's outweigh the cons. Great work!

i like her 🙂 and everything she said in the video is actually true coming from someone who also lives in LA

Feels like you correlate being homeless to being violent. I understand that maybe some homeless people may be violent but so are none homeless people.

everyone talks about the cost of living, what about salaries? Okay, sure, $1000 is the cheapest apartment you can find, but how much of a percent does that represent for an "LA" salary?

Been replaying the intro time and time, Anthony's voice and the guitar are just really smooth here :D

Anybody considering moving to L.A. that is not trying to be an actor will like San Diego much better.

Hi Shelby. I really enjoyed watching this video about living in Los Angeles. I live in a small town of North Carolina in the east coast. I’m a freshman in high school and my dream is too live in California. I really enjoyed this video

Great video as always Shelby!! I became broke by watching your video. Very cool information and I'd end up in South Central LA or Compton.

In terms of apartments, look at the outskirts of LA. LA is a country, so look in the valley, east LA, Long Beach, Southbay, Pasadena, but not LA Metro.

I'm planning to move to LA and I would like to know if there is any affordable neighborhood where there are music opportunities, I mean a pleace where musicians live or hang out

I live in LA and this was SUPER accurate and useful!

What about Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, studio city, and even Valencia

Really love your videos and how real they are. You don’t hold anything back and that is so refreshing.

Girl, i live in Czech republic and my dream is live in America, it's amazing and beautiful country. Ur "document" is really make me loves LA.. I LOVE THE CITY

Wait. What she do for a living? Damn she talks about 4k like its a studio

Great video, as always...and...LA is so gorgeous 🤤😍

I've been to L.A. four times. I think its changing a bit from what it used to be...I love your descriptions of the different parts of it. I always wanted to live in Van Nuys.

I love how you get to the point right away.

I disagree about downtown LA. It’s always been overpriced for what you really get. Just as expensive as Santa Monica and there’s not nearly the amount of amenities you get on the westside. West Hollywood is “central” if your life revolves around that area. To get out of Weho takes a village. Spot on about Mid City. I live here, not the best, but much more affordable. Gentrifying quickly though. Townhouses down the street from me just sold for over a million each. It is central and close to freeways if you drive a lot.

i just hope LA isnt like meeting an idol whos actually a jerk in real life lol

I am looking forward to moving to LA in a few years, and this video is extremely helpful and informative. Thank you so much!

I'm going to binge watch the fucken shit outta your vlogmas videos I have the time I'm so behind on that lmao😂🤣😆

I have used the metro in La (as tourist) and it was pretty busy...

Do a video comparing the LA metro to driving to different destinations!

A little LA traffic secret. Monday’s and Friday’s are the best days because a lot of people work the 9/80 shift or 10/40 shift and have either mondays or Friday’s off. Best days to book appointments, go to beach, etc. ., Saturday and Sunday mornings are a breeze for traffic.

Moving to Burbank in 3 weeks!

What about info on living in east LA? Echo Park, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, etc?

"I am 'like', it's 'like', just 'like', so 'like', this is 'like'..."

My cousin lives in Hollywood Hills and man the parking sucks... I’m going to stick to OC.

This was really a video I needed to watch. Thinking of studying in L.A in a few years. This will help me alot when i'm gonna start planning my budget.

prepare for lots and lots of traffic, and not having anyplace to park once you get to your destination.

OMG this video -- are you trying to scare people away?! People, if you dream of living in L.A. but hearing the rent prices she gave scares your pants off, take a deep breath: I assure you, *_you can find a nice, clean, perfectly safe one-bedroom apartment all your own for around 1500/mo._* Look in places like Redondo Beach and Torrence if you want to be near the water, or Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank in the near Valley (just over the Hollywood Hills) if you want to be closer to central Los Angeles. I don't know how long Shelby has been in L.A. to not have mentioned these areas, but... (edited for a typo)

I loved this video right when I heard under the bridge😂😂

This is the best informative video I can find about living in LA! Thank you!

how ironic that i’ve been thinking about this

Thanks Shelby! Good information, I'll move there one day.

Hey I lived most of my life in New York City couple of years in Florida came back to New York City but you know what I want to try out La for a couple of years thanks a lot for your info babe❤❤❤

I am from greece and i will move to LA in 21 for work,i want to be an actor so i have planned how will i live and with who,are there any greek people or not?if someone knows ,please tell me🇺🇸

Ive been watching your videos for years, and i will continue to. This video has been very informative and i believe will be helpful for many! But im just curious why you kept associating being around homeless people with being unsafe. Just because someone doesnt have a place to live, doesnt mean they are unsafe or are going to hurt you. I live in canada and i work with one of the largest homeless populations. Anyone can hurt you or make you feel unsafe, if you use common sense you shouldn't have a problem. The homeless folks i work with have been some of the sweetest and most giving people ive ever met. Just because they cant afford to pay 3k a month for rent, doesnt mean they dont deserve the same dignity and respect as anyone else. Anyways, just some food for thought❤

A mansion in texas will cost you about 1300 a month 😍

Can't wait to go there

I've got my friend andrew who lives in LA I've always wanted to move to California Shelby and I've always wanted to work and la also

The most helpful video... 💕👑

Lmao I was cringing so hard when she said don’t go south of LA 😂

Thanks for making this! I've been aspiring to move to LA for a long time and this really helps

I'm thinking about moving to LA in the future for now I'm just 14 I'm so excited

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For the average person looking to move to LALA land be prepared to pay out of your ass for the year round nice weather and the plush sandy beaches and all the hype glitz n glamour of LA. First upon arrival you will pay well over 3 bucks a gallon for gas. Second- you will get taxed on everything you buy like food, car registration and inspection and the state of Cali will also take their nice portion of your paycheck. 3rd L.A. is way overcrowded and populated to the point where it can get overwhelming, if you have to get anywhere by a certain time leave early cause you will find yourself in very slow moving freeway traffic and very congested surface streets where you will hit a major intersection every 150 yards or so with traffic lights that take forever to change and traffic is worse on the weekends when everyone is out heading to places like the local beaches , ammusment parks or headed out of town to Vegas, San Diego/Tijuana , palm springs or San Fran. 5th on any day anywhere you go to do whatever you will going large crowds and long lines at the bank,post office, grocery stores, restaurants, fast food joints and gas stations. 6th - a studio or a one bedroom apartment in the LA. erea will range anywhere from 1,000 to 1,400 and it will be in some runed down apartment buildings in South central or parts of east L.A., if you want to live in a decent part of town like the West side or in a South bay city near the beach or in trendy ereas just north of downtown like silver lake, echo park and Glendale with all the Armenians and hipsters it will cost you 1,8000 and up like way up. 7th - if you want to own a home in L.A. county an average house in a lower middle-class neiborhood borderline ghetto will start off at 360,000 - 400.000 k , and depending on your credit and how much you put down payment you will have yourself a nice hefty mortgage of between 2,500 - 3,000 a month. So LA LA land is not all it's cracked up to be and if your looking to move there bring money and lots of it because if you want to live comfortably in a decent part of the city you will need to bust your ass working 2 jobs or have one job where you earn at least 70 k a year. All this in a nutshell is the hard cold truth of living in the city of Angeles and if you go there unprepared L.A. is a mean and nasty place that will chew you up and spit you out with no mercy.

I lived in North Hollywood for a year and I loved it.

I lived in L.A. for 15+ years and I moved out about 6 months ago. I now have a brand-new house on 5 acres of land in beautiful Northern Arizona and my mortgage is only $900/mo. The house isn't huge, it's 2 bed 2 bath and around 950 sq ft, but as I mentioned before it's brand-new...and with all that land, I can build and expand.

I don't care if Los Angeles is expensive, everywhere expensive even Georgia itself I'm still going to Los Angeles to start a new life

I'm so happy for this video!! There is a lot of good information. I'm moving to LA from Toronto in the fall time so this video is super helpful! 🙌

Love the video! Really informative! It`s also really nice to hear someone talk about the positives of LA (I`ve probably watched 50 vids by now and yours is the only one that does that)! Subbed

Here in Orlando, a one bedroom apartment is $1200-$1500, depending on the apartment area. A 2 to 3 bedroom home is anywhere between $1500-$2500, depending on the area as well. It takes 45 mins to an hour just to commute a few miles on I-4. So, it's not only expensive, but, stressful no matter where you live!!!

I have thought about moving to LA after college because there seems to be so much more opportunity than where I live in Michigan! I have heard multiples times that people see celebrities walking around and it’s no big deal. I just have a hard time believing people don’t ask for pictures or anything. How much truth is there to this?

$1600 a month new house 4 bedrooms two bath in a very nice neighborhood in Fresno ca ✌🏽

I use to live in Downtown L.A. and your advice is bang on! If anyone is watching this thinking about moving to L.A. her advice is great.

I really like how you get to the point and deliver good information... not all the useless superficial stuff you see on other KZfaq stuff

Girl you just generalized an important part of Los Angeles you probably never even stepped foot in....

Is sketchy code for ethnic?

Los Angeles, is great only if you have the financial means to support yourself and your family. The problem is too many people want to live there for obvious reasons such as weather, and opportunities but it means the cost of everything has to increase. Supply and Demand. Anywho great video thanks for the info.

A little late, but if anyone is considering moving to LA try looking 20-30 miles East. Claremont, Montclair, Ontario, Chino, etc. A lot cheaper than the city and only 25-45 minutes from pretty much any spot in LA.

Currently living in Orange County and this is confirming I need to gtfo

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Love the video, but I don't like how you associated homeless people with safety issues. I've never experienced a dangerous homeless person (for reference, I live in Chicago where there is a huge homelessness problem), but I have definitely experienced others being aggressive or violent towards homeless people. Just to raise awareness on the issue

I moved to LA from Mpls. Been here 5 years and counting!

You totally skipped over the valley. Isn’t that still LA? Lol

But LA is my dream City😍 I lovvvvvvve the West!😍

Such a good video! Excited for vlogmas

This was very informative! You explained everything in a nice and clear way, thank you so much for this. I love it!!

idk why im watching this if I love living in Texas lol

i dont ever plan to move to LA but did pay super close attention watching this video ahaha

*I love how helpful your videos are! and honestly, I have no desire to ever move to LA. Overprice, crowded, dirty and kinda not worth it since all the youtubers live there I already know what there is to do* but I am a die hard west coast baby!! great find on your place, thats cool (:

Have a good job and you can afford it

born and raised in LA , in seattle now , La IS A TOILET

I can't imagine sharing a place with someone whom I'm not in a relationship with cuz i love cleanliness Lol

This was probably the most helpful video I’ve seen on this subject. Thanks a bunch.

I strongly recommend Pasadena, just 15 min drive from downtown LA, great neighborhood, the price is not TOO crazy (everywhere's expensive in LA), lived there my entire life.