Life Living in San Diego?

Shag · 08-02-2016, 08:29 PM

Earlier today, I was presented with the option to relocate my job to San Diego (currently in Minneapolis). For those who live, or who have lived, in San Diego, what can you tell me about living there? I've been there a few times, and really enjoyed myself, but living there is a whole different thing.

I make a good living, but would only be getting a token cost of living adjustment (not quite 10%). I understand that housing, in particular, is crazy expensive, and I'd have to make some sacrifices there. I generally enjoy the outdoors, sports, beer, the beach. On the surface, SD is perfect, though I wouldn't know anyone there, or have an office to meet people (would be working out of my place).

So, for those who live, or have lived, in San Diego - thoughts? What do you like/hate about living in SD? Would you recommend others live there?

ThaVirus · 08-02-2016, 08:31 PM

Anything has to be better than Minneapolis

**SAUTO** · 08-02-2016, 08:32 PM

Why would you have to go to San Diego if you work out of your place?

Do you sell drugs?

**SAUTO** · 08-02-2016, 08:34 PM

Are you an under pimp?

Randallflagg · 08-02-2016, 08:34 PM

My company asked me to move to SD 5 years ago from KC. No big deal, I had been there many times - and my Son was stationed there, so my Wife and I sold the house and went. Let me put it this way - it's one thing to "visit" San Diego and another thing to "live" there. When I had the option of coming back to KC - We were thrilled to death. The Midwest and the West Coast are two completely different animals. I don't know. Had I lived there as a child (I lived in LA for 9 years when I was a young teen) it might have been different. As an "old" person - who has retired from the military AND a civilian occupation, it's just not for me. Great "touristy" place - but that's about the best I can give it. I'll take Kansas City any day of the week.

jspchief · 08-02-2016, 08:35 PM

10% to go from midwest to SD? **** that.

RickObie · 08-02-2016, 08:39 PM

It all comes down to money - this place is paradise if you can afford it. I'm originally from KC but been out here 30 years so I've certainly acclimated to so cal living. It's damn near perfect year round and you can always catch a Chiefs game when they play the Chargers. Royals play up in Anaheim yearly - crap town for sports but who cares, beach, great weather. Tough to beat.

Hamwallet · 08-02-2016, 08:41 PM

I have lived on the coast a few times. It's all about your current financial situation. If you can buy a house and not eat like a hobo it's worth it. If you are in your 20's do it. You will not save a damn penny but if will be fun.

**Buck** · 08-02-2016, 08:41 PM

You better be rich. Also better be okay with living in a busy, loud city.

I just moved away from SD and I'm having a hard time adjusting to the lack of noise.

**Rain Man** · 08-02-2016, 08:44 PM

You should probably sit down and really understand your opinion of bikinis before you make this decision.

Shag · 08-02-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Anything has to be better than Minneapolis

Dude, Minneapolis is a great town. Yeah, the weather isn't ideal, but otherwise, a great place to live.

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Why would you have to go to San Diego if you work out of your place?

Do you sell drugs?

I'm in IT sales, so I'd be covering a territory, based out of my house. I'd be visiting customers around SoCal and AZ.

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Originally Posted by BiStateNo

My company asked me to move to SD 5 years ago from KC. No big deal, I had been there many times - and my Son was stationed there, so my Wife and I sold the house and went. Let me put it this way - it's one thing to "visit" San Diego and another thing to "live" there. When I had the option of coming back to KC - We were thrilled to death. The Midwest and the West Coast are two completely different animals. I don't know. Had I lived there as a child (I lived in LA for 9 years when I was a young teen) it might have been different. As an "old" person - who has retired from the military AND a civilian occupation, it's just not for me. Great "touristy" place - but that's about the best I can give it. I'll take Kansas City any day of the week.

Why did you hate it? I was there about a month ago, rented a house in South Park, and tried to get a feel for what it would be like to live there. Seemed quite nice.

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Originally Posted by jspchief

10% to go from midwest to SD? **** that.

Yeah, obviously not ideal, as far as a cost of living adjustment. That said, I make good money in Minneapolis, which would probably be middle/upper-middle class in SD.

Shag · 08-02-2016, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RickObie

It all comes down to money - this place is paradise if you can afford it. I'm originally from KC but been out here 30 years so I've certainly acclimated to so cal living. It's damn near perfect year round and you can always catch a Chiefs game when they play the Chargers. Royals play up in Anaheim yearly - crap town for sports but who cares, beach, great weather. Tough to beat.

I'm a bit worried about the Chargers leaving town, as I'd definitely want to catch the Chiefs yearly. The weather is obviously a bit draw. I can definitely afford to live there, though my living arrangements would downgrade significantly. That said, I can be outside year round, which hopefully would offset that a bit.

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Originally Posted by Hamwallet

I have lived on the coast a few times. It's all about your current financial situation. If you can buy a house and not eat like a hobo it's worth it. If you are in your 20's do it. You will not save a damn penny but if will be fun.

I'm 40, so definitely not in my 20's, lol. Have a fair amount of equity built over the years, and some savings to boot.

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Originally Posted by Buck

You better be rich. Also better be okay with living in a busy, loud city.

I just moved away from SD and I'm having a hard time adjusting to the lack of noise.

That wouldn't bother me. Minneapolis is the same size, though obviously less tourists.

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

You should probably sit down and really understand your opinion of bikinis before you make this decision.

I'm decidedly pro-bikini.

Hamwallet · 08-02-2016, 09:02 PM

Married? Kids? I mean would a kid want to be raised in Minnesota or San Diego. It's a great place if you can afford it, and it sounds like you can. I managed to wear shorts and flip flops for an entire year while making good money on the coast. Winter sucks.

raybec 4 · 08-02-2016, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BiStateNo

My company asked me to move to SD 5 years ago from KC. No big deal, I had been there many times - and my Son was stationed there, so my Wife and I sold the house and went. Let me put it this way - it's one thing to "visit" San Diego and another thing to "live" there. When I had the option of coming back to KC - We were thrilled to death. The Midwest and the West Coast are two completely different animals. I don't know. Had I lived there as a child (I lived in LA for 9 years when I was a young teen) it might have been different. As an "old" person - who has retired from the military AND a civilian occupation, it's just not for me. Great "touristy" place - but that's about the best I can give it. I'll take Kansas City any day of the week.

You were a young teen for 9 years? You got that Benjamin Button disease?

Randallflagg · 08-02-2016, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Shag

Dude, Minneapolis is a great town. Yeah, the weather isn't ideal, but otherwise, a great place to live.

I'm in IT sales, so I'd be covering a territory, based out of my house. I'd be visiting customers around SoCal and AZ.

Why did you hate it? I was there about a month ago, rented a house in South Park, and tried to get a feel for what it would be like to live there. Seemed quite nice.

Yeah, obviously not ideal, as far as a cost of living adjustment. That said, I make good money in Minneapolis, which would probably be middle/upper-middle class in SD.

Funny - my Wife is from St Paul and while It's "different", I would prefer it to Southern California. Can't say that I hated it - just didn't like it. $575K for less house than I paid $250K for in Olathe was a bummer and, quite frankly, I got sick to death of sunshine. And as a guy that grew up in Phoenix and LA - that's hard to say. I got used to the seasons in KC and learned to love them. The infrastructure of San Diego is horrendous. Went to a game at Qualcomm and it is (literally) falling down. Traffic is generally not too bad - but it can be a dog from time to time - and on the rare occasion it rains - it's katy -bar- the door with traffic. The proximity to the border wasn't my thing either. I lived in Eastlake (just South of San Diego proper) and my Son lived on Coronado Island.

Like I said - just wasn't my thing. I was glad the day it came time for me to "come home".

08-02-2016, 08:29 PM
Shag MVP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Casino cash: $1643342	Living in San Diego? Earlier today, I was presented with the option to relocate my job to San Diego (currently in Minneapolis). For those who live, or who have lived, in San Diego, what can you tell me about living there? I've been there a few times, and really enjoyed myself, but living there is a whole different thing. I make a good living, but would only be getting a token cost of living adjustment (not quite 10%). I understand that housing, in particular, is crazy expensive, and I'd have to make some sacrifices there. I generally enjoy the outdoors, sports, beer, the beach. On the surface, SD is perfect, though I wouldn't know anyone there, or have an office to meet people (would be working out of my place). So, for those who live, or have lived, in San Diego - thoughts? What do you like/hate about living in SD? Would you recommend others live there?
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Randallflagg MVP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $9987156	My company asked me to move to SD 5 years ago from KC. No big deal, I had been there many times - and my Son was stationed there, so my Wife and I sold the house and went. Let me put it this way - it's one thing to "visit" San Diego and another thing to "live" there. When I had the option of coming back to KC - We were thrilled to death. The Midwest and the West Coast are two completely different animals. I don't know. Had I lived there as a child (I lived in LA for 9 years when I was a young teen) it might have been different. As an "old" person - who has retired from the military AND a civilian occupation, it's just not for me. Great "touristy" place - but that's about the best I can give it. I'll take Kansas City any day of the week.
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RickObie What the Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $4610620	It all comes down to money - this place is paradise if you can afford it. I'm originally from KC but been out here 30 years so I've certainly acclimated to so cal living. It's damn near perfect year round and you can always catch a Chiefs game when they play the Chargers. Royals play up in Anaheim yearly - crap town for sports but who cares, beach, great weather. Tough to beat.
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Hamwallet Veteran Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Central Florida Casino cash: $1009080	I have lived on the coast a few times. It's all about your current financial situation. If you can buy a house and not eat like a hobo it's worth it. If you are in your 20's do it. You will not save a damn penny but if will be fun.
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Hamwallet Veteran Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Central Florida Casino cash: $1009080	Married? Kids? I mean would a kid want to be raised in Minnesota or San Diego. It's a great place if you can afford it, and it sounds like you can. I managed to wear shorts and flip flops for an entire year while making good money on the coast. Winter sucks.
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