Review of San Diego, California


Low quality of life
Star Rating - 10/7/2014
I moved to San Diego ten years ago from Chicago. These are my observations:
The high cost of living makes finding fun things to do unaffordable, as there are very few free or inexpensive options. Constant seventy degree weather gets boring. Few cultural offering offerings in comparison with similar sized cities. The ocean is beyond freezing. In general, a superficial, shallow air to most citizens. In my opinion, it's just dull, and lacks soul. For further reference, I'm from Nashville, TN, and have also lived in New Orleans and south Florida.
Catherine | La Mesa, CA
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Hi Catherine, I grew up in Houston, lived in Denver, and now Austin for the last 8 long years. I am a single Mother in my late 30's. I took a vacay to San Diego and Fell in Love. I did not see these high prices you are speaking of, except for in taxes I've heard, - and home prices. As far as renting, as I plan to do while I sell my house, - I will be paying roughly between 2300-2500 to live in either in Austin, Houston, or, in San Diego. I could get a small house in Houston or Austin. In San Diego, it seems to get me a really Fabulous, resort-like 2/2 apartment for my little boy and I. There is Nothing to do in Austin. No attractions. I don't mind splurging for a day at Balboa Park (there is Nothing like it in TX), the beaches are free? and they are all around. I love New Orleans too. It is expensive as well? How are the People in San Diego? Are they friendly? What else is so expensive there, if you don't plan to purchase a home, it seems okay? How is the dating scene? Thank you so much!
Elizabeth | Austin, TX | Report Abuse

I live in Nashville and am thinking about moving to SD. Can you give me your thoughts on the differences? Costs? People? Dating?
Sally | Nashville, TN | Report Abuse

I live in Nashville, TN currently and am thinking about relocating to San Diego (most likely north of the city). I am single woman in my late 30s. Would you recommend the move?
Randall | Nashville, TN | Report Abuse
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