t’s still expensive to live in California, and this new report just backs that up. A SmartAsset survey shows nine of the top 10 priciest cities are in California, with San Jose coming in just behind New York. According to information in the survey It takes about $158,000 a year to live comfortably there, or roughly $400,000 for a family of four. And it’s not just San Jose, places like Irvine, Anaheim, San Diego, and San Francisco are also in the top 10.e to frustrate drivers across Mendocino County, and funding is a big part of the problem. Officials say they simply don’t have enough money to keep up with nearly 700 miles of roadway. Now, a proposed sales tax increase could help pay for repairs if voters approve it. County leaders say it’s about giving residents a choice on whether to invest in better roads.