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Encino is ok to live in if you work near there.  For somebody chasing all over the place looking for work, condemning them to a life dependent on the 405 and 101 is cruel.  Extremely cruel. — http://www.insidetheweb.com/mbs.cgi/mb146989

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I live in Encino. Which is two burbs over from Studio City. Encino is nice, and calm. So is Studio City, parts of Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Glendale. I would recommend for cost to safety ratio, living in the Valley. angie Y2K is over. Now what?

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Encino is ok to live in if you work near there.  For somebody chasing all over the place looking for work, condemning them to a life dependent on the 405 and 101 is cruel.  Extremely cruel.

It’s all a matter of perspective Bill. When I made my move from Thousand Oaks (Newbury Park) to the Valley (Van Nuys) living at the crossroads of the 405 & 101 was like a Godsend. Ever tried to drive from Thousand Oaks to the NBC Burbank Studios in July (without air conditioning)? Or from Thousand Oaks to Anaheim for daily fashion shows, …or even worse, to Costa Mesa for wardrobe fittings? Talk about the commute from Hell! I would suggest that (all factors considered) West Hollywood would be a good place for someone just moving into the area to live. It’s close to everything. And if you ever get lost, …just head West! Drama Queen — The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear tight shoes.

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Maybe they thought you were a man dressed as a woman!

<LOL HA! …with these curves, …with these legs, …with this body? Not on your life baby! Drama Queen — I’m really easy to get along with once you people learn to worship me!

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Los Angeles is a very interesting place to live, unlike most cities on the East Coast.  There are a lot of good parts but the worst being that you have a lot of bad areas mixed in with the good – and that goes for any areas that have already been mentioned.  Being a woman, I did extensive research prior to moving out here and found that the Hollywood Foothills closer to the West Hollywood area were the most accomodating in terms of proximity to the studios, stores, freeways, etc.  Also, the prices were reasonable and the areas somewhat cleaner. Right now there is a population influx, prices have increased somewhat so you really need to look at how much you intend to spend monthly (and I’m sure you have no intentions of living out of your car!) and go from there.    Unfortunately, you don’t get much for your buck out here, especially in Santa Monica and Studio City (sorry, fellas).  Santa Monica does offer peace of mind though, as it isn’t as congested as LA and is a lot cleaner and more open – but trips to the studios can be a pain in the butt because of the traffic.  It wouldn’t be worth the drive – no one needs to be stressed out in traffic before an audition! If you want, I can probably suggest some other areas.  Let me know – I’ve been all over this city with a fine-toothed comb.  I can probably give you a better idea as to what you’re looking for. Before you buy.

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Well, it used to be.  There was a time in the spring when everything centered around pilots, but within the last few years, I’ve heard that just isn’t the case now.  It sort of takes place all year long, instead of during a few months allotted for it.  Also harder to get seen by agents at this time, or so says a friend there. I am coming out to LA for pilot season. Where is a good place to live? Pilot season?? Is this an actual time of the year when there is alot of work for new shows? I guess so, but it just seems strange to have a set time. The place must be packed to the rims then.                          ……Redeem….. – The nature of destiny is sloped in the favour for failure –

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Yes…but who walks in Studio City?

That is why I want to walk, or ride my skateboard. With so much traffic, I will walking faster than everybody is driving.

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You can find a one room place for about 550.  I would not blow a lot of money on living.  Money buys time.  And since it requires time to make money, you will have to learn to live really cheap.  I’ve met a lot of people  "actors" that live in their cars.  I could not do that.  No way.   I doubt anymore than one percent of the people who come here to be actors make a living that way.  Not at all realistic. Have fun, go to a few auditions, maybe you get lucky.  Likely?  Nope. You don’t need to worry about safety.  LA is very safe, despite the publicity over crime and that.  I’ve been all over this place, literally, and have never felt unsafe. — http://www.insidetheweb.com/mbs.cgi/mb146989

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  West Hollywood is primarily a gay neighborhood, so as a woman you’d be relatively safe.

If WH didn’t have that reputation, how would you know? WH is expensive, and near Westwood, which is near UCLA which is not gay dominated I don’t think. Either way who cares?

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Recommendations I’ve received include Studio City and the Fairfax District, which I think is in West Hollywood.  Studio City is apparently more affordable than others.  West Hollywood is primarily a gay neighborhood, so as a woman you’d be relatively safe. Of course, I’ve never been to either place, so don’t quote me on anything…   ;) Good luck! Teresa  =^]

Well Teresa, I can say without a doubt that not all men in W. Hollywood are gay! There are a whole lotta hetero men there too, either that, or every single hetero male in W. Hollywood chose to hit on me in one afternoon. Drama Queen — I’m really easy to get along with once you people learn to worship me!

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I live in Encino. Which is two burbs over from Studio City. Encino is nice, and calm. So is Studio City, parts of Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Glendale. I would recommend for cost to safety ratio, living in the Valley. angie Y2K is over. Now what?

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Wouldn’t that be like saying all men in S.F. are Gay? Awful narrow minded… and D.Q. you must have just found the lucky ones and your radiance converted them:) You should go on the road for the moral majority…. HEAL!!!!

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I lived in the valley for awhile…too damn hot!  Go to the beach cities where the air is cooler and easier to breathe. Ryan

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Recommendations I’ve received include Studio City and the Fairfax District, which I think is in West Hollywood.  Studio City is apparently more affordable than others.  West Hollywood is primarily a gay neighborhood, so as a woman you’d be relatively safe. Of course, I’ve never been to either place, so don’t quote me on anything…   ;) Good luck! Teresa  =^] I am coming out to LA for pilot season. Where is a good place to live?

Before you buy.

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I am coming out to LA for pilot season. Where is a good place to live?

Pilot season?? Is this an actual time of the year when there is alot of work for new shows? I guess so, but it just seems strange to have a set time. The place must be packed to the rims then.                          ……Redeem….. – The nature of destiny is sloped in the favour for failure –

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How is Studio City. Are places expensive around there? Would I still need to carry my sword around to walk around the city? — "I’ll Buy That For A Dollar!" –SonicChaos AIM – SSJ SonicChaos  Visit My Sailor Venus Shrine  The V-Files    http://members.xoom.com/SonicChaos/files.html

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I am coming out to LA for pilot season. Where is a good place to live?

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I’m in Santa Monica and could not be happier .  Why not enjoy the coast if you can?  It is a bit more expensive .  Good luck!                                                               Dr. Hansen

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…This is kind of future planning for me too, Doc…Can you give me a ballpark on the cost of living out there?  Say, start with a 2 or 3 bedroom house in a relatively "safe", clean area.  Also, how much would it cost to rent that house as opposed to buy? ….Only if you happen to have a general idea off the top of your head, don’t go searching or anything.  I don’t want to get flamed for not doing my own research! :) Thanks in advance Wall I’m in Santa Monica and could not be happier .  Why not enjoy the coast if you can?  It is a bit more expensive .  Good luck!                                                               Dr. Hansen

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