Where do you work and how is your commute? I’m thinking about making the move to California City, but I would have to commute to Downtown L.A. How is the transportation system out there or would I have to drive to Lancaster to take the train?

Mid 30′s looking to be near my family again, moving back with my native CA fiance- are we insane? I love my morning hikes…and trips to SB, wine country, etc. but I am over the fact that I can’t socialize with any of my friends because everyone lives a major traffic jam away- no matter what the day or hour. My company is giving me a job and I can live basically anywhere in the NY metro area- but we are NOT rich, very middle income. That’s part of the reason we’re moving because if you want to buy something affordable out here you have to go to godawful places like Palmdale, Sunland, and when you work in LA proper- forget about it. I’m in sales and in the car ALL the time. However, does it beat being in the SUBWAY all the time- rush hour in August I remember was way worse then the 405 on Friday at 5 pm- at least I have my radio, ac, and no body pressed up against me. HELP- I am struggling with this like you wouldn’t believe and making my fiance crazy!

Is there a place that has really low rent in CA, but is in a safe area (and not super-hot desert like Palmdale or something)? Something not really near a big city is fine, though
I would appreciate any help finding this.