Known as, “The Capital of Silicon Valley,” San Jose, California plays host to the headquarters of PayPal, Adobe, and Zoom, among others. The city’s way more than the flashy corporations, though. It has historic Portuguese and Japanese neighborhoods, the largest overseas Vietnamese community, and was the first state capital of California. Residents also love that San Jose is connected to the nation’s largest network of recreational trails and the city’s commitment to public art and beautification.
Sharing a beautiful space with some of America’s biggest companies is expensive, though. Average rent on a one-bedroom apartment is $2,700 a month and the average home price is $1.38 million. Unless you’ve recently sold a tech company, you’ll likely be downsizing when you move to San Jose.
Thankfully, San Jose has plenty of low-tech self-storage facilities that offer you an affordable place to keep your stuff. You won’t break the bank, even if you need a bigger unit or a longer-term lease. And with self-storage all over town, you can find a convenient space, too. Don’t let storage be what holds you back from a big San Jose move.