I just wanna say, living in San diego as a kid was one of my favorite memories. My mom moved us into a tiny apartment just on the other side of the freeway of the beach. So close you could smell the ocean when you opened the windows. And other local kids showing me local only surf spots. Not sure if that's a thing anymore but it 100% was back then. Unfortunately I don't think a single mother with a child could afford to live in diego anymore while still giving their kids a good amount of attention. Unless you're making 100k a year. But man is it such a good place to grow up. Apartment, house, doesn't matter. And the hawaiian culture there is amazing. Forever one of my favorite memories of this place.
One caveat on the activities, the water here is quite cold most of the year. Nothing that a wet suit can't deal with, but only in the peak of summer is the water reasonably warm. A lot of people are shocked to find this out. I worked with a British guy who moved out here in the 1980s and had this great story of finally arriving at the beach after days of driving and running out into the water full speed. He said you could probably hear his screams for miles!
You rarely hear about this. The water on the east coast of the US is warmer than San Diego or LA in the summer all the way up almost to NY. The pacific being so cold is what gives you that amazing ocean breeze in socal but the water is cold. Sf bay area? Forget it, brutally cold. No one swims there.
Living in San diego was worth it for me simply for the increase pay. I made around $65,000 a year as healthcare worker in Michigan. Moved here and made $200,000 with OT for past two years and my salary is around 142,000 without OT doing the exact same job. I have been here 4 years and my net worth has grown by about 500,000 in those 4 years. This is def the place to be if you work in healthcare.
I used to live in San diego and especially Utlilties is so much higher than other states/ cities! Roomates is most def needed based on how expensive it is! As for being car heavy I find the gas crazy expensive and etc.
@@DanPBestLifeSD it used to be and I really like my job, my family is here, love San Diego. I’m really not interested in living anywhere else but San Diego. I’ll figure it out but I appreciate the response.
One more post, and then I chill out. San Diego CBS-8 is applying pressure on city officials to fix the homeless problem. In addition, there are private groups, including myself, picking up and cleaning up many areas of San Diego County. We are also doing our best to support the homeless downtown with or without the consent of city officials and their excuses and ridiculous red tape, said nicely.
The homelessness and mental illness here is off the hook. The drivers are also incredibly selfish and dangerous. Those are my top two issues with living here if you don’t count the cost of living which is incredible! If you don’t have a degree or a trade you will struggle. Period.
The drivers in San Diego may be selfish and dangerous, but in Phoenix they're just stupid, and in Las Vegas they're crazy. I've lived in all three cities, so I stand behind my assertion.
The homeless are mostly on drugs. The street is a place to hide and do more drugs. The problem will not be solved with pacification. The homeless problem here is much like a third world nation like Brazil. It will only continue to get worse until a realistic solution is implemented. Homeless people need to get their ass off the streets and get a job. I was born in SD in the 50's. There were no homeless people as I was growing up in SD. This place sucks ass now
Orange County and LA County has a lot of great mexican restaurants. In Anaheim there's Tacos Los Cholos. They barbecue the meat outside, fresh. In LA there are so are so many places to visit.
I grew up in San Diego, moved to Ramona when I was 15, then recently moved back down to finish up school at SDSU after commuting from Ramona for 3 years. I love it here. I also think another pro about San Diego is how diverse it is which results in a really great cultural exchange/melting pot. The one thing I will say is that we do have pretty bad traffic (not as bad as LA) coupled with mediocre transit and outdated civil engineering.
To combat the vehicle issue is getting a motorcycle. I bought a used one from a Navy guy. You get to ride in the HOV on the bike and lane split your way home. Saved me gas and time.
San Diego has the 4th largest light rail system in the country, three different commuter trains (if you count Metrolink in Oceanside), two Amtrak stations in the city limits with 13 daily departures, buses, ride share, etc. Not seeing the "you need a car" argument.
@@jamesburns755 That's 4th largest in the US which is extremely bad at public transport. Outside of NYC, Chicago and maybe SF every US city makes 90% of its residents have car to do things. (the 10% are people who happen to be commuting along the available transit, are working from home, or rely on ride share.)
@@jamesburns755 do you live here? San Diego is really car dependant and the transit is unusable for lots of us. I live in one of the densest areas of San Diego near two BRT lines and my work is right next to the green line trolley, and still would take me almost an hour to get to work using transit versus just 15 minutes drive. It's getting better with better connections to key areas like UTC but its still unusable for a lot of people.
There is a solution to the homeless problem. Let me tell you what it is. Each homeless person is to be evaluated by a doctor. That Dr will determine if the person is fit to be on their own or be a ward of the state and held on a 5150. Most homeless will be held due to their mental and drug problem. They are a danger to themselves and to others. These people will become a ward of the state and will be under the care of doctor and medical staff. They will be off the streets and get the help they need.
There are a lot of ideas out there that sound fantastic in theory, this included. Do you know of any place that has successfully implemented this approach? I'd imagine costs would be the biggest challenge here.
Who will pay for the thousands of people to get the help they need? The care from doctors and medical staff. The truth is these people don't want help they want to do drugs. That's why they are on the streets. It's a place to hide and get high. What they need is a job
I moved here 12 years ago from the east coast and absolutely love it! Lived all over the county. You're spot on with the politics lots of different views in SD. I wouldn't call CA progressive myself but it's definitely not conservative 😂. Good list 🤙🏾
When I go to other areas in California that claim to have great Mexican food, I am generally disappointed. For starters, they use way too much filler in their burritos. If I wanted rice and beans in my burrito, I would order a rice and bean burrito! Not gonna lie, though, the food in general in central and northern California is pretty great.
Real Estate agents never tell their clients about the supplemental tax bill. If you purchase a piece of property in San Diego do your research on what the sellers paid for the property.
All you have to know is the property will be reassessed based on the purchase price, and that’s how you calculate what your property taxes will be. You don’t have to get into the weeds of how it all works
We are generally about $2/gallon more than everywhere else. San Diego has the highest gasoline AND electricity prices in the nation! If I didn't have solar on my home I would be dead in the water come summertime.
Hi I moved from Chicago about 8 yrs ago, I've lived in the mid city area for most of those years, there are some small fires- unfortunately a lot of times caused by illegal homeless camps in the area where I lived- but they are controlled and contained fast by Cal Fire SD with not damage to private property. I believe we had a pretty wet winter so the drought restrictions have been lifted.
Hi Dan! I got a job offer out in San Diego & I’ve been doing alot of research. They’re offering me 75k a year, would that be enough for a single young male to survive haha?
Honestly it really depends on your lifestyle. There are a ton of people that make $75k work here, but it’s probably going to be a rental at first, and maybe even with a roommate so you have more spending money. If that doesn’t sound appealing to you, then you can absolutely get more for your money other places
San Diego has changed alot over the last 45 years, and not all for the better. Another 10 years and you won’t be able to tell it from LA! Homeless, crime, and Democrats everywhere!
I feel like the food Scene is pretty lacking. Coming from chicago, there’s no competition. But the weather here sucks. Also, Chicago has the best tacos.
Depends on your disposable income. The more money you have, the more opportunities open up for you. San Diego is expensive. Gyms, clubs, recreation, restaurants, bars, entertainment are all more expensive than the rest of the country. California is very much a class based society. Your social life will be dictated be your economic status.
I have been here 4 years as a middle aged single guy and not made 1 friend or went on a single date in 4 years. I am rich as fuck too. The only reason I stay here is the weather and because I make a massive income here. It's very isolating and lonely here and prob impossible to make any friends once you are north of college age.
Homelessness will never get any better until the people that are homeless actually want the help! They are lazy, do nothing individuals who don't seem to mind to just be a drain on society.. they just don't care.... maybe ship them out to TX or FL, they'd fit right in there......
Totally get the frustration, home prices here can be daunting. But don't lose hope there are still pathways into the market for most people, you just might have to compromise on the type of property.
I just wanna say, living in San diego as a kid was one of my favorite memories. My mom moved us into a tiny apartment just on the other side of the freeway of the beach. So close you could smell the ocean when you opened the windows. And other local kids showing me local only surf spots. Not sure if that's a thing anymore but it 100% was back then. Unfortunately I don't think a single mother with a child could afford to live in diego anymore while still giving their kids a good amount of attention. Unless you're making 100k a year. But man is it such a good place to grow up. Apartment, house, doesn't matter. And the hawaiian culture there is amazing. Forever one of my favorite memories of this place.
Moved to San Diego from Texas 35 years ago, love living here and would never leave California!
It's so great here!
One caveat on the activities, the water here is quite cold most of the year. Nothing that a wet suit can't deal with, but only in the peak of summer is the water reasonably warm. A lot of people are shocked to find this out. I worked with a British guy who moved out here in the 1980s and had this great story of finally arriving at the beach after days of driving and running out into the water full speed. He said you could probably hear his screams for miles!
Thats too funny lol. Yes good point! Something I forget to consider is news since I've lived in SoCal my whole life.
You rarely hear about this. The water on the east coast of the US is warmer than San Diego or LA in the summer all the way up almost to NY. The pacific being so cold is what gives you that amazing ocean breeze in socal but the water is cold. Sf bay area? Forget it, brutally cold. No one swims there.
Living in San diego was worth it for me simply for the increase pay. I made around $65,000 a year as healthcare worker in Michigan. Moved here and made $200,000 with OT for past two years and my salary is around 142,000 without OT doing the exact same job. I have been here 4 years and my net worth has grown by about 500,000 in those 4 years. This is def the place to be if you work in healthcare.
I used to live in San diego and especially Utlilties is so much higher than other states/ cities! Roomates is most def needed based on how expensive it is! As for being car heavy I find the gas crazy expensive and etc.
If I were homeless I would come to San Diego too.
Yeah! At least they can sleep comfortably on the streets without struggling with snow .
I do wish I could afford a home, but regardless, I love San Diego!
It's not an easy place to purchase your first home that's for sure
@@DanPBestLifeSD it used to be and I really like my job, my family is here, love San Diego. I’m really not interested in living anywhere else but San Diego. I’ll figure it out but I appreciate the response.
One more post, and then I chill out. San Diego CBS-8 is applying pressure on city officials to fix the homeless problem. In addition, there are private groups, including myself, picking up and cleaning up many areas of San Diego County. We are also doing our best to support the homeless downtown with or without the consent of city officials and their excuses and ridiculous red tape, said nicely.
Sounds like a reasonable assessment of the area. Thanks for not pushing the realtor aspect til the end.
You got it! I'm glad this was helpful for you
San Diego is "America's Finest City." Pay to Play, BABY! HOOYAH!!!
Yeah, that was back in the 90s. Now it's mostly just Chula-juana, Barrio No-Go, Pie-in-the-Skyline, Balboa Farts, and Pillcrest.
The homelessness and mental illness here is off the hook. The drivers are also incredibly selfish and dangerous. Those are my top two issues with living here if you don’t count the cost of living which is incredible! If you don’t have a degree or a trade you will struggle. Period.
A lot of truth there
Nah. Not “The homelessness and mental illness here is off the hook.” /
The drivers in San Diego may be selfish and dangerous, but in Phoenix they're just stupid, and in Las Vegas they're crazy. I've lived in all three cities, so I stand behind my assertion.
The homeless are mostly on drugs. The street is a place to hide and do more drugs. The problem will not be solved with pacification. The homeless problem here is much like a third world nation like Brazil. It will only continue to get worse until a realistic solution is implemented. Homeless people need to get their ass off the streets and get a job. I was born in SD in the 50's. There were no homeless people as I was growing up in SD. This place sucks ass now
What about studying a master degree in San Diego?
6:15 San Diego Wave as well
I agree San Diego has the best mexican food ever
How about your friends will most likely move out of state at some point. Especially after forming families. So hard to have long lasting friendships.
Nailed it
Orange County and LA County has a lot of great mexican restaurants. In Anaheim there's Tacos Los Cholos. They barbecue the meat outside, fresh. In LA there are so are so many places to visit.
I grew up in San Diego, moved to Ramona when I was 15, then recently moved back down to finish up school at SDSU after commuting from Ramona for 3 years. I love it here. I also think another pro about San Diego is how diverse it is which results in a really great cultural exchange/melting pot. The one thing I will say is that we do have pretty bad traffic (not as bad as LA) coupled with mediocre transit and outdated civil engineering.
To combat the vehicle issue is getting a motorcycle. I bought a used one from a Navy guy. You get to ride in the HOV on the bike and lane split your way home. Saved me gas and time.
That's an option. I don't think my wife would be happy about it though
Either that, or getting a tiny car, like a Ford Fiesta/Focus.
Good list of some of the pros and cons .I do agree about the public transportation could be improved. I agree that the Mexican food is the best!
Thanks for watching!
San Diego has the 4th largest light rail system in the country, three different commuter trains (if you count Metrolink in Oceanside), two Amtrak stations in the city limits with 13 daily departures, buses, ride share, etc.
Not seeing the "you need a car" argument.
@@jamesburns755 That's 4th largest in the US which is extremely bad at public transport. Outside of NYC, Chicago and maybe SF every US city makes 90% of its residents have car to do things. (the 10% are people who happen to be commuting along the available transit, are working from home, or rely on ride share.)
@@jamesburns755 do you live here? San Diego is really car dependant and the transit is unusable for lots of us. I live in one of the densest areas of San Diego near two BRT lines and my work is right next to the green line trolley, and still would take me almost an hour to get to work using transit versus just 15 minutes drive. It's getting better with better connections to key areas like UTC but its still unusable for a lot of people.
@@willmorris8198 yes, I used bus/trolley for work for two years. It' can certainly get better but so believe we punch above our weight class
There is a solution to the homeless problem. Let me tell you what it is.
Each homeless person is to be evaluated by a doctor. That Dr will determine if the person is fit to be on their own or be a ward of the state and held on a 5150. Most homeless will be held due to their mental and drug problem. They are a danger to themselves and to others. These people will become a ward of the state and will be under the care of doctor and medical staff. They will be off the streets and get the help they need.
There are a lot of ideas out there that sound fantastic in theory, this included. Do you know of any place that has successfully implemented this approach? I'd imagine costs would be the biggest challenge here.
Who will pay for the thousands of people to get the help they need? The care from doctors and medical staff. The truth is these people don't want help they want to do drugs. That's why they are on the streets. It's a place to hide and get high. What they need is a job
Nicely comprehensive. You forgot the san Diego wave pro team :)
Good call!
I agree with you about Mexican food...,SD is the center.
I LOVE IT!
I moved here 12 years ago from the east coast and absolutely love it! Lived all over the county. You're spot on with the politics lots of different views in SD. I wouldn't call CA progressive myself but it's definitely not conservative 😂. Good list 🤙🏾
Oh its conservative outside the beach 😂😂
@@nutech1810 more often than not🤣
Public transportation is a big issue everywhere in the US.
Some of the bigger cities do a great job with public transportation
KC has an AMAZING public transit system. Its FREE also
OMG! YES MEXICAN FOOD IS THE BEST IN SAN DIEGO!
When I go to other areas in California that claim to have great Mexican food, I am generally disappointed. For starters, they use way too much filler in their burritos. If I wanted rice and beans in my burrito, I would order a rice and bean burrito! Not gonna lie, though, the food in general in central and northern California is pretty great.
Real Estate agents never tell their clients about the supplemental tax bill. If you purchase a piece of property in San Diego do your research on what the sellers paid for the property.
All you have to know is the property will be reassessed based on the purchase price, and that’s how you calculate what your property taxes will be. You don’t have to get into the weeds of how it all works
I’m in Arizona, just filled up at Costco for $3.79/ gallon. Gas can’t be $6 in Cali
It can vary quite a bit for sure. You can find gas in SD anywhere from low $5-$6/gallon
We are generally about $2/gallon more than everywhere else. San Diego has the highest gasoline AND electricity prices in the nation! If I didn't have solar on my home I would be dead in the water come summertime.
I'm asking from Chicago: Are there concerns about drought or wild fires there? Or is that more the northern parts of California?
Hi I moved from Chicago about 8 yrs ago, I've lived in the mid city area for most of those years, there are some small fires- unfortunately a lot of times caused by illegal homeless camps in the area where I lived- but they are controlled and contained fast by Cal Fire SD with not damage to private property. I believe we had a pretty wet winter so the drought restrictions have been lifted.
Hi Dan! I got a job offer out in San Diego & I’ve been doing alot of research. They’re offering me 75k a year, would that be enough for a single young male to survive haha?
Honestly it really depends on your lifestyle. There are a ton of people that make $75k work here, but it’s probably going to be a rental at first, and maybe even with a roommate so you have more spending money. If that doesn’t sound appealing to you, then you can absolutely get more for your money other places
You forgot to mention the Mexican sewage that is dumped into San Diego oceans on the daily
It's an issue in IB for sure
Con: plan on being in your car a lot. San Diego needs more public transportation. It's pretty non existent compared to other big cities.
San Diego has changed alot over the last 45 years, and not all for the better. Another 10 years and you won’t be able to tell it from LA! Homeless, crime, and Democrats everywhere!
Lol😅
Why live in ca if your conservative?
@@warriorsahlem2133 Family!
@@daviddavey1727 well I hate texas but my grandma lives there so ill tell you something texas is worse the nyc
I feel like the food Scene is pretty lacking. Coming from chicago, there’s no competition. But the weather here sucks.
Also, Chicago has the best tacos.
We easily have the best Mexican food, that's a fact.
That's what I'm talking about!
Arizona's got to be a close second. Sonoran vs Baja. Man they are both excellent.
Food in general sucks here..
Sorry
We have nhl here! Padres suck 😂
We have the Gulls but they are not NHL
Nice girls too
Really?
@@malibu3602 Nice looking yes, but not nice lol
Is it difficult to connect with people, make new friends, date women?
Depends on your disposable income. The more money you have, the more opportunities open up for you. San Diego is expensive. Gyms, clubs, recreation, restaurants, bars, entertainment are all more expensive than the rest of the country. California is very much a class based society. Your social life will be dictated be your economic status.
You can’t get anyone to commit to anything out here. Unless it involved free beer! No sense of community at all anymore.
I have been here 4 years as a middle aged single guy and not made 1 friend or went on a single date in 4 years. I am rich as fuck too. The only reason I stay here is the weather and because I make a massive income here. It's very isolating and lonely here and prob impossible to make any friends once you are north of college age.
nah too many homeless and too expensive
😂😂😂 sandiego hands down better best Mexican food then la Texas facts
NO DOUBT!!
Homelessness will never get any better until the people that are homeless actually want the help! They are lazy, do nothing individuals who don't seem to mind to just be a drain on society.. they just don't care.... maybe ship them out to TX or FL, they'd fit right in there......
TX and FL don't have homeless issues thanks to their common sense policies. Maybe Cali can learn a thing or two from them.
If you have money, move to San Diego 😂😂😂
Not worth it anymore really. I will NEVER be able to afford a home.
Totally get the frustration, home prices here can be daunting. But don't lose hope there are still pathways into the market for most people, you just might have to compromise on the type of property.