In Bay Area the situation with public schools is pretty dire, in my oppinion. Palo Alto, Cupertino and Los Gatos are ok. The rest are surviving.
Housing in districts where public schools are ok comes at a massive premium. The difference between San Jose and Los Gatos is more than 300k.
Private schools are 2-3k per month.
To afford Bay Area both parents have to work 50+ hours a week with 30+ minute commutes. As a result, the time parents spend with children is very limited. Raising a famility with even 2 children is a big challenge.
Housing in districts where public schools are ok comes at a massive premium. The difference between San Jose and Los Gatos is more than 300k.
Private schools are 2-3k per month.
To afford Bay Area both parents have to work 50+ hours a week with 30+ minute commutes. As a result, the time parents spend with children is very limited. Raising a famility with even 2 children is a big challenge.