Living in the Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area spans more than 7,000 square miles, nine counties, and over seven million people. And no two parts of it feel quite the same. In this video, Plus Relocation’s Chris Pardo is joined by DwellWorks destination consultant Andrea McCutcheon, a relocating spouse herself, for a practical and personal look at what it means to live and work in one of the world’s most iconic regions.
From the wine country of Napa and Sonoma in the north to the global tech hub of Silicon Valley in the south, the conversation covers housing options and rental trends across the region’s distinct neighborhoods, and how the cost of living here stacks up against other major cities worldwide. Viewers will also get a clear picture of how to get around, from BART and the newly electrified Caltrain to the Bay Area’s famous bridges.
For families, the video digs into what to expect from both public and private schools, including enrollment logistics, waitlists, and specialty programs. And for anyone in the thick of a move, there’s practical guidance on the early priorities: Social Security, banking, utilities, and getting licensed to drive.
The Bay Area demands a lot, but it gives back just as much.
