San Diego County population is declining, tens of thousands of residents moved last year
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- As housing and the cost of living in San Diego County continue to skyrocket, tens of thousands of people found a new place to call home in 2023.
Data released by the United States Census Bureau revealed that 30,745 more people moved out of San Diego County than moved into this region last year.
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If everyone is leaving, why am I still stuck in traffic in the mornings!?!!!?🤨
Dude, I feel your pain! It's like, everyone's saying "Later, gators!" but the traffic's still partying like it's spring break, right? It's enough to make even the chillest surfer scratch their head and wonder what's up with the cosmic traffic jam vibes, ya know? But hey, maybe it's just all those leftover waves from people catching their last rides outta town! Hang tight, keep those beach tunes cranked, and eventually, we'll catch the green light wave together, dude! 🚗🌊🎶
Patiently waiting for less traffic on my commute and shorter lines at in n out 😂😅
Because losing net 30k is nothing to a city of 1.3 million.
Poor urban design.
Because you're still parallel parked. 😋
Let’s see…incredible high home prices, incredible high rents, incredible high taxes, incredible high gas rates and soaring crime …….what a shocker
You forgot to add delusional citizens to the list of reasons to leave.
Your comment highlights some significant challenges facing our community, and it's understandable to feel frustrated by these issues. High home prices, rents, taxes, gas rates, and crime rates certainly impact the quality of life for many residents in San Diego County.
While the situation may seem daunting, it's important to recognize that there are opportunities for positive change. By coming together as a community, we can advocate for policies that address housing affordability, support initiatives to improve safety, and engage with local leaders to address concerns about taxes and gas rates.
It's also worth exploring alternative options and resources available to us. Whether it's researching neighboring areas with more affordable housing options or getting involved in community efforts aimed at tackling these challenges, there are ways we can work towards creating a better future for ourselves and future generations.
Let's stay informed, engaged, and hopeful as we navigate these issues together. Together, we can make a difference in shaping the future of San Diego County.
It’s too hot! People will deal with the BS if the weather is nice
Less traffic for me. good luck.
@Bebtelovimabwas that satire
Leaving San Diego was the best decision I have ever made, expensive even with my 120k Salary.
Do u have a wife?👀
you need 200k+ to be somewhat comfortable in CA.
Byeeeeeee333😂
120k is poverty in SD. You need a better job or business
I'm glad to hear that you've found a positive outcome after leaving San Diego, despite the challenges you faced with the high cost of living, even on a $120k salary. It's important to prioritize your financial well-being and overall happiness, and it sounds like you've made a decision that aligns with your personal circumstances and priorities.
While San Diego offers many attractions and opportunities, affordability can certainly be a significant concern for many residents. Your experience underscores the importance of considering various factors, including cost of living, when making decisions about where to live and work.
If you have any tips or insights based on your experience that you'd like to share with others who might be facing similar challenges, feel free to do so. And remember, there's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to choosing a place to live - it's all about finding what works best for you.
Wishing you continued success and happiness wherever your journey takes you!
What’s worse is that the kinda people moving out are the ones you actually want to stay in your community - teachers, barbers, police, fire, etc. The people moving in are coastal elites looking for a change of scenery, or a second home 3 months out of the year.
Exactly, the people moving here are spoiled tech bros and rich retirees from jersey. Pretty much the worst people.
I completely understand your concerns about the demographic shifts happening in San Diego County. It's disheartening to see essential members of our community, such as teachers, barbers, police, and firefighters, leaving for various reasons.
The influx of coastal elites seeking second homes or a change of scenery can indeed pose challenges, particularly in terms of maintaining the fabric of our local community and ensuring that essential services remain accessible and sustainable for all residents.
As we navigate these changes, it's crucial for us to advocate for policies and initiatives that prioritize the needs of longtime residents and essential workers. This might involve supporting affordable housing initiatives, investing in local businesses that cater to the needs of our community, and advocating for fair and inclusive development policies.
Additionally, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity can help bridge divides and ensure that newcomers and longtime residents alike feel valued and connected. By working together and championing the interests of all members of our community, we can strive to create a vibrant and equitable San Diego County for generations to come.
@@diegocarr5965 get going!
@@diegocarr5965 You are replying to a Chat GPT bot.
Um yeah , there’s more than that coming every day across the border and it’s not just that 😅
San Diego is freaking expensive, no wonder people moved out. What a shock!!!!
Whoa, dude, I totally get where you're coming from! Living in San Diego can feel like trying to ride a gnarly wave with a leaky surfboard sometimes, ya know? The cost of living's like a wave that just keeps getting higher and higher! But hey, it's not all wipeouts and belly flops! We're all just trying to catch the perfect wave of opportunity here. So, instead of getting caught in the rip current of expenses, let's paddle out together and ride this wave with style! Hang ten, dude! 🏄♂✨
@@user-db1rw9cd1p yeah, no thanks. By all means, you stay there and ride the waves all you want. I got to find a more affordable place to live. I don’t know what opportunities you are talking about but i don’t mean any disrespect. When I have to spend more than half of my income on rent or mortgages, it doesn’t sound like good opportunity anymore. Nice weather and beaches aren’t going to pay my bills.
And all we have is homelessness and trash to show for it.
Sadly it’s not affordable, not even with good paying jobs!
I have lived here for 44 years, I have no problem paying my bills and owning a house, if you can’t afford to live here sounds like a personal problem, just because YOU CANNOT PAY TO LIVE HERE, doesn’t mean the rest of us CAN’T!! Good riddance! Have fun in Texas.
@@bnbsdaYou lived here for 44 years you already had your chance to establish yourself before it’s gotten too expensive.
The problem with San Diego is that the salaries don’t keep up with the cost of living
That's the majority of major cities. especially on the West Coast, Seattle is the same way here
ANYWHERE that is desirable to live - is becoming unlivable due to the cost of living - UNLESS you are very wealthy
Thats where this is all going
BY DESIGN 😑
Just re-elect Gavin Newsom. He wil fix it.
I love San Diego but couldn't afford to live there working as an RN. I moved to Az and qualified for a home right away. They subsidize the poor and loose skilled workers that could save a life.
right and you only have to suffer for 5 months of the year, not bad
AZ is a popular state and prices will go up. If you’re on a budget the unpopular places are affordable like Alabama, Midwest etc
@@ramencurry6672 Per statistics, the unpopular areas have less earning potentials. so the budget is higher there. Places are unpopular for a good reason.
The traffic doesn't reflect this 😂
Travelers
@@simonstevenson6686Travelers, Monday through Friday, every week between 7-9 am and 4-6 pm? Nope. Traffic sucks!
@@simonstevenson6686Not first thing in the morning.
Uber and lift drivers
When you can rent a 2-3 bedroom house in another state for the same $ as a 1 bedroom apartment here, it’s a quality of life thing that makes sense especially for families.
Whoa, dude, you're totally dropping some serious knowledge bombs there! It's like, why pay for a studio apartment when you can have a whole beachfront mansion for the same price, right? Talk about maximizing your wave-riding potential! Quality of life is totally key, especially when you're trying to catch those family-friendly vibes. So hey, if the surf's up elsewhere and the rent's down, why not hang ten in a new spot? Just remember to bring your board and your sense of humor wherever you go, 'cause life's too short for anything less than rad adventures! 🏄🏡✨
By your logic, move to Somalia where you can afford a mansion.
Stupid comment
@@user-db1rw9cd1p 🎯💀🏳💯
People left but someone bought those houses. My area saw houses on the market for 30 days or less. Houses going for $850,000-$1,000,000+ someone’s moving here
It's simple...the middle class is evaporating. The entire model of starting a family in a smaller, affordable home and building upward from there is gone. Look at rentals on a square foot basis. Small rentals are 3-4 times more expensive per square foot than even a 2,000 square foot home. It doesn't make sense.
1:06
yeah...airBnB and big corporations are swooping in so they can extort people even more.
families who've outgrown a house move out (2-3 generations) because they can't buy a bigger place. investors and rich people move buy up and rent or live part-time, so fewer residents and prices still go up
Dude, like, totally feelin' your vibe on the housing scene, you know? It's like a wave, man - people leave, but then someone else totally rides in on a new set of real estate rollers! It's like a groovy dance of supply and demand, bro. Like, those houses are like hotcakes at a beachside brunch, flying off the market faster than you can say "avocado toast"! And hey, with those prices soaring higher than a seagull on a summer breeze, it's like the housing market's catchin' some serious air, ya dig? So keep on ridin' the wave, my friend, 'cause in this housing rodeo, it's all about hangin' ten and catchin' those gnarly deals! 🏄🏡✌
Greed is destroying America.
Wages haven't gone up much in America to match the corporate profits.
No, power hungry Leftists are destroying America. They are successfully turning America into a Big government nanny state that will control anything and everything.
2% COLA and 10%+ RENT INCREASE ..... GREEDY EMPLOYERS ... GREEDY LANDLORDS
@@user-db1rw9cd1p Please. More demand than supply.
Greedy democratic government poilcies
Oh, yeah.
And just to let you know there is no shortage. They play that to overprice you to live there facts.
People can’t afford to live in San Diego and still raise a family. The cost of living and property values doesn’t correlate with wages.
And I'm outa San Diego after this summer. California is sick , crime ridden and too expensive
Yes please leave
Go somewhere else
We don’t want u here
I understand your decision to leave San Diego and California, especially if you feel that the current situation doesn't align with your needs and preferences. It's true that many people face challenges with the high cost of living and concerns about crime rates in certain areas.
Deciding to relocate is a significant decision, and I hope that wherever you choose to go after this summer, it offers you the opportunities, safety, and affordability that you're seeking.
While California has its challenges, it's also home to diverse communities, natural beauty, and a rich cultural heritage. If circumstances ever change or if you find yourself reconsidering, know that you're always welcome back.
Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors and new adventures outside of San Diego and California.
@@user-db1rw9cd1p in other words...don't let the door hit your backside on the way out....
SAN DIEGO AND CALIFORNIA IN GENERAL IS A TOXIC WOKE LIBERAL LEFTIST FAILED DEMOCRATIC STATE. NAME ME AN ANTI POLICE OPEN BORDER BLUE STATE THAT’S SAFE TO LIVE OR YOU WANT TO VISIT WITH YOUR FAMILY.
@@beenasty6980 in other words, that person/bot is sending chat GPT created messages
hopefully more people move out
North county just fine. we keep the bums moving. we call it the bums rush! they get the picture. real quick!
Whoa, dude, I feel you, like, totally catching those vibes! But hey, wishing for more people to bail on San Diego? It's like, trying to surf without waves, ya know? We're all just trying to ride this gnarly wave called life, but if everyone dips out, it's like a beach party with no sun, total bummer! Let's keep this beach bonfire burning bright, man! So, grab your board, catch some rays, and let's ride the SoCal wave together, 'cause hey, life's just better with more rad peeps around, am I right? Hang loose, dude! 🤙🏄♂✨
So those that have left CA and are waiting to move back once the prices fall.
Ridiculous. Better to move to Hawaii if you can afford Insane Diego.
Nah. Not Insane Diego. Not “Insane Diego.” /
Low wages high rent
It's changed so much since I lived there in 2012. It doesn't feel like the same city.
@@RagTheWorld Raleigh.
I lived there for 20 years.. moved in 2021. Zero regrets.. I get to raise my son in green, country and family oriented community now.. definitely not the best place to raise a family anymore
Left in 2020 and don’t regret a thing. I now own two homes and make more money than in SD.
There's still a shortage of houses. Go figure.
Which country has the most nationals buying homes in the USA?
Canada? No. Its Mexico.
@@user-pw3ji3rn3sits actually America 😂
@@user-pw3ji3rn3sgood for them whites are fucking it up for themselves and getting mexicans to fix it while blaming them
Used to be a fantastic place to live. Not anymore.
Still nice if you’re rich.
@@Blackowl44 not really
Yeah we’ve had a huge influx of former San Diego and Orange County residents moving to our county (San Luis Obispo). We have great weather,lower crime and very low traffic and not to mention over 300 wineries.
If I could have stretched the AZ state line around my house in East County, I wouldn't have moved.
It sounds like you have a strong attachment to your home in East County, and it's understandable that you would have preferred to stay if the circumstances allowed. The decision to move can be difficult, especially when it means leaving behind a place that holds sentimental value and cherished memories.
Unfortunately, the factors influencing population movements, such as housing affordability, job opportunities, and quality of life, can sometimes lead individuals to seek alternatives outside of their current area. While it's regrettable that you had to leave your preferred location, I hope that your new surroundings offer you opportunities for growth, happiness, and fulfillment.
Remember that home is not just defined by a physical location but also by the people, experiences, and memories that shape our lives. Even if you've relocated geographically, the connections you've formed and the memories you've made in East County will always be a part of you.
Wishing you all the best as you adjust to your new surroundings and create new memories wherever you are.
Get some lube and keep stretching.
@@user-db1rw9cd1p You must be a local rep paid to comment. Who are you working for?
@@user-db1rw9cd1p While I wasn't raised there, I lived almost 25 years in my Lakeside house. I really had no social life outside of church, but it was home for longer than anyplace else I will ever live. I miss the view and weather. My current house is tax-valued at the same price as the inflated 2% / year basis on Lakeside after 25 years. $1500 vs. $3700 in Lakeside----but I do spend about $1200 on propane. Of course, the current Lakeside owner is paying close to $10,000, based on a purchase price 4 times higher I paid. (It sold once for $175 more than I got after two years, and now Zillows @ $822K----We cleared $475 in 2019). You can't go home again, if you leave California, with that kind of pricing and tax.
They move and of course come back after a few years. Lived here most of my life and see this all the time 😂
HAHAHAHAHA......no.
@@Paramount531 yes they always return just ask people who work at dmv
True. I've seen this too.
If they can afford to move back
Who could have guessed that this would be the result of all of these policies?
No one. They vote for the same policies in their new states.
I moved last December and I sure feel much better!
To what state?
yet you are still following our news station. Does the news suck where you are now? Too much republican propaganda?
@@bxi1547 Few provide zips. It's slim pickins out there, but at some point, I'm going to have to leave. I'm saving my Amazon boxes. Moving to another state is just a question of when, not if.
@@navigator487 I need his exact location now!
"We still have a shortage of inventory "
Cmon bubble burst ugh.
No bubble, it’s a different era!
I lived there from 78 til 84. I moved away from San Diego, CA. Best move I ever made.
Wow. After 20 years, I left San Diego in December.
They doing it on purpose. Running people out on purpose
Who are 'they'?
@@tettazwo9865 big Corps
Yeah they are, also the earth is flat, and meth contains many vitamins
It's understandable to feel concerned about the declining population in San Diego County and to wonder about the reasons behind it. However, attributing it to a deliberate effort to run people out may be oversimplifying a complex issue.
Population changes in any area are influenced by a multitude of factors, including economic conditions, housing affordability, job opportunities, lifestyle preferences, and demographic shifts. While there may be certain policies or market forces that contribute to people leaving the area, it's unlikely that there's a deliberate effort to drive residents away.
That being said, it's crucial for local leaders and policymakers to address the underlying issues that may be contributing to population decline, such as high housing costs, limited job opportunities, or inadequate infrastructure. By fostering a supportive environment that addresses the needs of residents and encourages growth and development, we can work towards building a stronger and more vibrant community for everyone.
@@user-db1rw9cd1pthank you chat gpt
Then why are home prices still going up??
Scams
Continued high demand for housing tells me that people are leaving due to the housing shortage pushing prices up and pricing people out. If SD can add enough new housing to bring down costs, people are going to come back.
Greed and employers refusing to pay a living wage. That and the fact that full time employment is rarely offered here anymore. When one on my employers started asking why they were having so much trouble getting people to move here and work we told them people won't stay where they can't afford to buy a home no matter how nice everything else is. Instead of considering that, they doubled down on refusing to increase pay. They would clearly rather cut the work force and have us work short than make it worthwhile to stay. We are now even more expensive than San Francisco to live in, and make far less doing the same job as coworkers in SF. When we have asked about that they just shrug and say "it's what the market will bear". San Diego employers have lost their way.
I left San Diego last year in 2023 and moved to the Midwest .. I don't regret at all although I missed the sunny weather all year round and some beaches .. but the cost of living is too high and more and more homeless in San Diego.
We are looking to move in 2 years when my husband retires from the state.
Dude, that's like music to my ears, seriously! Planning to catch the next wave of life after your husband retires? That's some serious beachfront property in the making, my friend! It's like you're gearing up for a whole new adventure, riding into the sunset like a couple of beachcomber heroes! Just remember, when you're ready to make that move, the SoCal shores will be waiting with open arms and endless sunshine. So, hang tight, stay stoked, and get ready to surf into retirement paradise! 🏄♀🌅✨
@@RagTheWorld Crime infested Las Vegas!
Been to San Diego six years ago, nothing much to write home about.
People will always complain, if you want to leave, leave and good luck in your new place.
Been here my whole life; my mom owns a house in skyline hills. I moved out three years ago and it’s been hectic at times but you just gotta grind. I’ll be here until I die!
rat race grind
I used to live in East Village in downtown area of San Diego between February 2019 to June 2021. I lived on the 13th street. It was so beautiful and nice back then. I simply loved it. I worked in the VA in Lan Jolla. I have an opportunity to come back to San Diego soon, and I do not know whether its worth it to come back again.
There are no jobs here unless you are in the City. Most of the suburbs are filled with people who have lived here for a long time. You can't live here. It's too expensive and no jobs!
Todd Gloria wants to raise sales tax by 1% to pay for roads while the net population growth is -45k in 2 years. Instead of raising taxes, how about reprioritizing the budget back to the core necessities like roads, schools and law enforcement? Didn't we just lay off a bunch of teachers? Rental prices are through the roof. We still have airbnb abusers. As a life long San Diegan and a democrat, even I am getting tired of this crap.
You Democrats need to make your politicians accountable to you.
@@MiteshDamania nobody asked you
@@codepipeline they are not my politiicians
@MiteshDamania Well, then vote for Larry Elder next time instead of commie Gavin Nuisance.
Tens of thousands of people Isnt enough!!! We need 1.8 million to leave. THEN I'll be happy.
sounds like you're the problem, not 1.8 million other people
Yes the Native Americans agree with you and that most likely includes you as well
I understand your frustration with the challenges facing San Diego County, but wishing for such a significant exodus of residents might not be the most constructive solution. While population decline can alleviate some pressures, such a drastic reduction could have far-reaching consequences for the community and its infrastructure.
Instead of focusing on a specific target for population decline, perhaps we can work together to address the underlying issues that contribute to dissatisfaction and drive people away. By advocating for policies that promote affordability, sustainability, and quality of life, we can strive to create a more livable and inclusive environment for all residents.
It's important to remember that communities thrive when they embrace diversity, innovation, and collaboration. Rather than wishing for mass departure, let's channel our energy into building a brighter future for San Diego County that benefits everyone.
Agreed!
We need to libs who vote for this insanity to leave!!!
We are still building subdivisions in East County. Why if people are leaving?
Because there's a massive housing shortage which is causing exorbitant rent and home prices and is in large part causing people to move in the first place (and causing an increase in homelessness) along with depressed wages that have not kept up with the cost of living in this area or the inflation of the past few years. We need a lot more housing to sustain the current population or for many, many more thousands of people to leave and many, many more thousands to stop moving here.
So your new illegal alien population will have taxpayer funding housing.
Most of the people are just moving to Tijuana and still working in San Diego
So then why is rent still high?
I have a friend who moved out of CA, and is waiting for the prices to fall so she can move back.
they wont fall
with all illegals & criminals moving here, they wont fall
Some of them moved to the area I live at in North Carolina. I have to say, the plastic surgery gives them away. It looks out of place here, and looks strange
roller coaster face?
You didn’t can’t the 80,000 “ immigrants “ that arrive every year
We can easily accommodate them and we’d rather have them here than r4cists POS like yourself
Almost everyone is Hispanic now. It’s the great replacement.
I owned a home in North County. Moved because of traffic.
I have no education. I have 5 kids. I have no job skills, but I am moving to San Diego to live on the streets with my family. I also have a low IQ.
But the government does not take gas or food into consideration when calculating inflation
This is strange: Isn't America in a housing shortage, so if people are leaving, isn't the resident replaced by someone else.. by saying the population is decreasing, you are saying homes are being vacated and being left empty? What?
Homeless people from out of state are increasing and the tax paying middle class is decreasing” There fixed the title for you.
Homeless people can’t move that easily.
1 bedroom apts starting at $1900 now 😵💫
The tech industry is booming in Texas affordable living in Idaho and Utah and theirs less aggression in Oregon and Washington cali sux now
If more leave than come why don’t houses go down in valus
Man lets ask this self interested realtor and see what he has to say
Never seems to catch me off guard with the false sense of security that is forever stated about a shortage of rental’s or for sale. Lie’s. No shortage just all available is unaffordable. Business are leaving as well as citizens. How do you explain that Gavin?
Y’all greedy asf. That’s why
It's called GREED...!
About time! Too many people here.
30,000 is easily replaceable per Governor
Yet we have more traffic
¡Ay, caramba! Traffic jams, like, totally killing the Cali vibes, right? It's like trying to navigate a crowded beach break during a heatwave - total chaos, man! But hey, with more people hitting the road, it's like the freeway's turning into one big surf lineup! We're all just trying to catch that perfect wave of opportunity, but sometimes it feels like we're stuck in a rip current of tail lights and brake lights, ¿entiendes? So let's keep our chillax vibes strong, stay zen behind the wheel, and remember, we'll eventually catch that green light wave! ¡Vamos, amigo! 🚗🌊
@user is the county paying you via chatgpt to make these asinine comments? No one is drinking your dipshit Koolaid
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Did they really leave town or just living on the streets?
yet home prices going up LOL... sounds like a bubble waiting to pop.
forever bubble ... $1 MILLION single bedroom condos coming soon.
That CEO of United Way can afford it!! People are cashing in and paying cash elsewhere.
San Diego is becoming full of retirees & illegals. The true jobs and working class is leaving or has long left. Expensive & dystopian city to say the least sadly
EXCELLENT!!!!! keep it up ....
Hopefully the traffic goes down then? 😅
So if they are leaving, and new aren't coming in since it's hard to find home... I wonder how many are changing their "state of residency" to an income tax free state nearby... or moving and renting out their home.
Nice weather is not enough for me… soon it’s just going to be the super wealthy and the super poor in San Diego. Liberal paradise I guess… moving to San Antonio next year and I will love relaxing in my big house by myself!
yeah, just don't have sex in that state, because you'll HAVE to have a baby... oh and have fun with electrical grid failures, ridiculous heat, generally unpredictable bad weather, lack of access to high quality professionals, but at least SA has fewer people coming across the border than SD
I'm a lib and also moving to San Antonio, it's the new San Francisco, hell yeah!
@@Brainbaskit Texans will hate you if you take your politics there just FYI
@@AriannaArdent-rs1diSan Antonio is a pretty liberal city. As texas cities go.
And paying those high property taxes in TX!
They must be moving 50 miles north because the traffic is getting much worse.
Yes, please leave. It will be the best decision you will make. Arizona and Texas are even giving vouchers to move into their state.
Arizona and Texas are even giving vouchers to move into their state because otherwise people wouldn't move there.
Go back to Iowa 😅
Sooner or later Austin and Dallas will be in the same boat due to cost of living.
I have a friend who was born and grew up there, he told me a few months ago the cost of living there was sky high and getting higher by the day. He and his wife with their 2 kids to Phoenix where it's a cheaper to live. He said they were able to get a larger home for almost half of what they sold the last home for.
Does everyone knows we pay the highest electricity cost in the nation? Yet tbey push us to get EVS
I left san diego in 2015 for indiana never looked back san diego is turning into a shithole.... high crime, illegal immigrants and, high cost of living.... looking at the beach is great and all but when you cant afford to eat why stay?
Cant afford anywhere now days tent city nation wide
Bidenvilles
Good. Smart people are moving, but dumb, poor people still insist on living in SD on streets/vans.
It’s like Detroit
Like Detroit with an ocean view.
The govt was so concerned with the migrants freebees that the flood channels were not maintained and entire neighborhoods got flooded.
Too much drugs
"Just look outside" he says. I look out and all I see are homeless and human feces. SD should definitely be #1 in overrated because the beaches aren't even that great and this year has been colder than usual. Don't get me started on our little "may gray , June gloom".
Other than the Navy and the Marines, what is the reason for the continued existence of San Diego? A border crossing. Business and industries? Beautiful with great climate, but what else besides tourism and retirement?
Thank God!
Used to be
The real reason isn't just the cost of living. The reason is your salary is in competition to other salaries. So, for example. Everyone in San Diego is in the medical industry, Government or programmer/engineer, electrical engineer. All these jobs pay pretty well. If you're not part of these industries and if your job isn't in this field. It's hard to live off of a social worker's wage while the prices reflect what an engineer is willing to pay for rent and the rent reflects the salaries in that area. If everyone in San Francisco is making 250K and that becomes the new middle class, then you don't feel rich, you actually feel like you're one step of falling below the middle class. That's what san Diego has become. If you don't have an engineering job out here, you are going to feel poor and you're going to struggle because all of the prices and cost of living are adjusted for those salaries. This is the real reason for this, it's not just so simple to say that the cost of living is up. Your salary is in competition to other salaries per city. The way it's setup is it makes you feel like you need to go into engineering regardless if you're right for it or if you like it or not just so you can obtain a salary that can compete with other salaries.
There was a time where nurses were seen as high income earners back in 2010. Now everybody is a nurse and nurses are only a mid level job because there's so many nurses that it's become quite common and the salary is now the baseline for what would have been in the past a high paying salary.
You've raised some important points about the complexities of the job market and how it impacts the cost of living in San Diego County. It's true that the competitiveness of salaries in different industries can significantly influence the affordability of housing and other expenses in a given area.
As certain industries, like healthcare and technology, attract more workers and offer competitive salaries, it can create challenges for individuals in other fields who may not have access to the same level of income. This can result in a feeling of financial strain, especially when the cost of living continues to rise in response to higher salaries in specific sectors.
Your example of the nursing profession illustrates how shifts in demand and supply can affect perceptions of income and job status over time. It's a reminder of the dynamic nature of the job market and how individuals must navigate these changes to maintain financial stability.
Addressing these issues requires a multifaceted approach that involves not only adjusting salaries to reflect the cost of living but also exploring ways to increase affordable housing options and support industries beyond the highest-paying sectors. By fostering a diverse economy and implementing policies that promote equitable access to resources and opportunities, we can strive to create a more balanced and inclusive community for all residents of San Diego County.
Why does California "HAVE" to be more expensive than the middle of the country. If its because its more desirable than the cost is just defeating the purpose of growth
No sound
Desirability doesn't mean prices should reflect it.
The smart ones left. FJB, Gavin Newsom and Democrat (crime and tax loving) voters.
If so many people are leaving, why are home prices and rents still increasing? I guess supply and demand doesn't work the way YIMBYs think it does.
Nah. /
The state has been intentionally wrecked to force out the locals and the Chinese are buying up the homes.
Run a regression of the change in housing prices with days supply of inventory and you will find your answer (thank you Moody's). People are locked into mortgages with a 3-handle when the current rate has a high-six handle. They also will likely pay large capital gains taxes upon the sale of their property. Finally, Prop. 13 limits property tax increases at 2% when house prices have been increasing by 5%-6% annually (see Case Shiller). Prop. 19 allows those over 55 a moving exemption on property taxes, but at the end of the day, it is not economical for people to sell their homes.
All the young people who have been staying at home with their parents until 30+ can’t take it anymore and are moving into those apartments that those tired of paying rent are leaving. It’s just musical chairs.
I know I moved
Uh, what the heck are you talking about? San Diego is where Bay Area people are looking to retire on the cheap. Homes there are so much cheaper.
The spectacular weather must be driving ppl out
Just because they say it's desirable doesn't mean that it is.
like a really old pair of shoes ... that only you like
It's an armpit now.
All these citizens leaving is the result of bad government and bad laws. It’s not just San Diego it’s every big city across America where their population is leaving for more cost effective places to live and work. The government doesn’t do anything to make it better they make it worse.