Thinking of moving from Pasadena to the Valley - specifically somewhere between Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks.

How would it compare? Family with 2 kids under 6. Love Pasadena for the relaxed vibe and walkability, but SFHs seem more expensive here than in those areas. Not originally from LA, so appreciate any tips.

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Sherman Oaks might be the closest of these options to the charm of Pasadena but it’s still a very different vibe. Woodland Hills you’re going to get the most house for your money but it’s far out there and it’s hot. Encino and Tarzana have some nice homes but their retail strips (on Ventura) are soulless.

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I grew up in Tarzana and Sherman Oaks and agree with this, cracked me up.

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Are they cheaper in the areas you mentioned?

Isn’t Pasadena part of the valley?

Well technically, it’s part of the San Gabriel Valley - so a different valley. But colloquially most people understand “the Valley” to refer to San Fernando Valley.

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Pay attention to the quality of schools unless you plan to pay for private schools. All those areas are City of Los Angeles (ie LAUSD) except for Calabasas. All those areas have nice communities.

My cousin works for VW in Pasadena & my Aunt's house is still for sale in Westchester.

Consider Granada hills and porter ranch. Great schools out here.

My cousin is from LA & unsure how long he's been working at Volkswagen Pasadena. I can ask if needed.

Aunt's house is for sale in Westchester

Westchester, Pasadena, Del Mar, Oxnard, Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Luis Opisbo,

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