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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. So this is what I have based on all your information (thank you all again for your inputs).
1. Public schools throughout CA are terrible compared those in Fairfax (dumbed-down "equitable" math, low scores nationwide etc.) So getting my kids into a private school with a decent curriculum is a hard requirement (and hopefully pick one with as less as progressive stuff as possible).
2. Assuming my kids got admitted into a good private school, I am looking at roughly $80K tuition for both. Which leaves me with $150K-$170K-ish (pre-tax) assuming my spouse works. Looks like areas in or near SV are out of the question just because my income is not sufficient. Commuting 1.5 - 2hrs twice a week would be barely tolerable for me. That area should be as safe as Fairfax. Is there such an area? (If not, I guess the discussion ends here and I just decline the offer).[/quote]
Try far out East Bay - Walnut Creek, Livermore (someone I know who lives there called it "Live No More" because it's so far and boring suburbia), Pleasanton, San Ramon.  I don't know if you can afford the rent there but the schools are "decent".

IMO far out East Bay seems more moderate than places like Oakland or SJ.[/quote]

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