California is the second most expensive state in the country (Hawaii claims the No. 1 spot). The cost of living in the Golden State is 50% higher than the national average, according to RentCafe. And some Cali cities are far, far pricier than that. For example, in San Jose, the cost of living is 81% higher than the national average.
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How do people get by on a less-than-six-figure salary in California? It’s all about location. You can, in fact, get by on about $30,000 a year (after taxes), or $2,500 a month in some California cities. In a new study, GOBankingRates identified the cities in California where single renters can live on a monthly budget of $2,500…