Thoughts on good areas to live in San Jose/Sunnyvale? Moving from east coast and my budget is <2600 for a 1 BHK. I have no idea about the area so any advice/ insights are welcome!! (comments on safety, accessibility, groceries, restaurants, good community)
Work is in person in Sunnyvale (94086). But no problem commuting for a 20 min drive.

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Sunnyvale most areas are good. Closer to 101 is less expensive, closer to apple is more expensive. There are some good apartments near 101. For 2600 you may be able to rent a small condo too

San Jose I would stay away from downtown personally although there are lots of apartments there.

There are lots of awesome satellites cities around which you may like too - Mountain View, Saratoga, Santa Clara. Generally speaking these are all pretty safe and nice areS

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Thank you!!
If you don't mind me asking, why would you not stay in the downtown?
Also, considering all the factors, how would you rank Sunnyvale, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Mountainview?

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