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We figured out what jobs in the state of California give enough hours and pay enough to employees to have a balanced work life and personal life. We based the numbers on several factors; how much the cost of living is in the area, how long is the commute to the central work district, and what employment opportunities are in the area.
California has one of the best job growth rates in the country. Jobs in California are increasing at a high rate. The lack of jobs was a serious issue that activists had been trying to solve within the state for years. Some families support themselves from one income, but it's common for both parents to be working. There aren't enough jobs available within the state to employ everyone yet, but that looks to be changing. It's important to keep in mind that the costs of living are relatively high in comparison to the amount of jobs available. It may be difficult to work a 40 hour work week and still have some of your check remaining at the end of payday. Although this would be the ideal option, it is not achieved by everyone living in the state.
Palmdale's cost of living is 7.5% above the national average, which is low for Los Angeles County. The number of jobs in Palmdale is expected to increase by an impressive 35% in the next ten years, which means residents will be able to choose the job that gives them the best work-life balance. The unemployment rate is also decreasing quickly, which bodes well for the future of the city.
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Corona's cost of living is about 50% above the national average, which is par for the course for Los Angeles County. It is important to keep in mind, however, that the average household income of $77,021 is roughly 50% above the national average as well. Jobs generally have high salaries in Corona, so most residents do not need to work a second job.
Antioch is the first city on this list from the San Francisco Bay Area. The cost of living is roughly 25% above the national average, but far below the Bay Area average. The average home cost in Antioch is only $266,000, so residents will not need to work long hours to find a home. This is especially true when one considers the fact that the average household income of $65,494 is well above the national average.
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Chino Hills is slightly more difficult than most cities as far as maintaining a great work-life balance. The cost of living is 74.3% higher than the national average, which means that it's also significantly above the average for San Bernadino County. The average household income is over $97,000, which may make up for the high cost of living.
Tracy is slightly cheaper to live in than most cities in the Bay Area, but it's still 29.4% more expensive than the national average. The average home price of $343,00 is significantly more than Antioch, the first listed city in the Bay Area. The average household income of $75,259 is well above the national average.
Menifee is located in the Riverside area. The cost of living is 26.4% above the national average, which means that it is slightly lower than the average for the area. The average home price of $287,200 is also low for the area. The average income of $53,415 is almost exactly the national average.
It might not matter to everyone; however having time to yourself is important. It allows you to refresh yourself and relax during your time off from work. Any additional plans you had, whether it be a doctor's appointment, having lunch with a friend, or working on a personal project can now be done in your free time. It can be difficult to make plans when you constantly have to work and have an irregular schedule where you get called at odd random hours. A job that gives employees a fixed regular schedule and a salary that makes enough to free up extra hours in the week is everyone's dream. When we are young and still trying to save up as much money as possible, it can be hard to notice. However, once you hit a certain age where life becomes your work the extra time for your personal life will matter to you.
