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Moving Here

We know it's hard to move to a completely new location, but we want you--so we'll help get you here.

JPL Relocation Package - Brief Overview

  • Reimbursement for travel and moving expense!
  • House-hunting trip
  • Moving expenses
  • One-time storage of goods
  • Travel arrangements and expenses for you, spouse and dependents
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Shipment of car
  • Miscellaneous expense allowance
  • Temporary hotel accommodations and meals on arrival to Pasadena to report to work!
  • $2000 Miscellaneous expense allowance

Apartment Rentals:

Roommate Finders:

Where To Live?

JPL straddles the cities of Pasadena and La Cañada-Flintridge, so you can't beat a quick drive or short bike ride to work if you live down the street. High-end shopping and top-tier restaurants make Pasadena a great place to work and play. Although Pasadena is a great option in considering travel time to and from work, there are many interesting and distinct flavors in neighboring cities:

  • South Pasadena: small-town charm with big-city amenities. Do not confuse with Pasadena
  • Alhambra/San Gabriel: bustling suburbs south of JPL. Fantastic sushi bars and reasonable rent rates
  • Sierra Madre/Arcadia/Monrovia: upscale communities east of the Lab. Arcadia has a race track and an arboretum!
  • Altadena: immediately to the north; mostly residential and quiet
  • La Cañada-Flintridge: most of JPL's buildings reside in La Cañada flanked by million-dollar homes. Thanks to free shuttles, many JPLers shop or eat in this foothill community nextdoor during lunch.
  • La Crescenta-Montrose/Glendale/Burbank/Eagle Rock: a little farther west and you'll find these gems; hip and trendy without Downtown's grit
  • Los Feliz/Silverlake: for hipsters, artists, and creative types; lots of dive bars and restaurants

Always do your research when moving to a new place. Read the local papers, check the blogs; google municipal codes (learn about noise restrictions, the Parking regulations, etc.). Just poke around and gather as much information as you can before handing over a month's paycheck as a deposit. Happy hunting!
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