[Sundog]

Have lived in LA for 12 years, have lived walking distance from my job for all but one of them. Just takes planning, like anything else.

[mattdeboard]

> Just takes planning...

...and significant markup in housing costs, no?

[maxk42]

LA is a patchwork of small "neighborhoods" -- each typically only a few square miles. Adjacent to any particularly pricey area will probably be several more affordable ones. Can't afford pricey Beverly Hills? There may be parts of Century City or Culver City or Mid-Wilshire more in your price range.

[anigbrowl]

Somewhat, but that's offset by the savings of not running a car or spending a significant percentage of your valuable time sitting in traffic.