I once moved to California, and the rents are crazy

Picture this: I'm standing in a cramped studio apartment, surrounded by cardboard boxes, wondering if I've made a terrible mistake. Welcome to California, where the American Dream comes with a hefty price tag and a side of avocado toast. I thought I was moving to the land of opportunity, but it turns out I'm just another sucker paying through the nose for the privilege of living in a glorified closet. The rent here is so high, I'm pretty sure my landlord thinks I'm made of gold. But hey, at least I can brag about living in the same state as Hollywood stars – even if I can barely afford to eat anything but ramen noodles.

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