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San Diego
- AOverall Grade
- City in California
- 851 reviews
- Public SchoolsA
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingC-
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesA-
- DiversityA+
- JobsC+
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA+
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$569,100
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,611
National
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in San Diego
Jobs
C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$75,456
National
$55,322San Diego Reviews
851 reviews
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San Diego is a great place to live other than the traffic, which is still better than LA and the cost of living which is ridiculous. Food shouldn't be so expensive, HOWEVER, we have access to fruits all year round (especially good avocado's) and lots of dairy-free choices and new foods that are not available in other places I have visited. Also, the school district here is a tyrannical and a one size fits all kinda place which is not helpful for kids that are beyond their grades. Other than that, it's fantastic and the weather is wonderful!
San Diego is a beautiful city that feels safe. The downtown is right on the water and the airport is so convenient. The weather is almost too perfect here. Being close to TJ is neat too!
The downsides: the endless urban sprawl, lack of transport, and the ridiculous housing costs. You can earn slightly above the national average in terms of pay but that won't offset the crazy expensive housing costs (the houses are ugly too). Traffic sucks and the city isn't doing much to mitigate this issue. Most the jobs are in the Sorrento Valley area yet there isn't any viable public transport established in the area. Overall San Diego is a great tourist destination but it severely lacks livability qualities.
The downsides: the endless urban sprawl, lack of transport, and the ridiculous housing costs. You can earn slightly above the national average in terms of pay but that won't offset the crazy expensive housing costs (the houses are ugly too). Traffic sucks and the city isn't doing much to mitigate this issue. Most the jobs are in the Sorrento Valley area yet there isn't any viable public transport established in the area. Overall San Diego is a great tourist destination but it severely lacks livability qualities.
In San Diego you will never really run out of activities to do! Go visit Convoy, where you'll have a large variety of asian cuisine; boba, ramen, sushi, and even more. Or take a drive to Little Italy where you can take your pick between pasta, pizza, or ice cream; or just have all three! The night scene comes alive downtown where you can hang out with friends, and the next day spend a relaxing day at the beach. The only downfall is the traffic, which is expected with California, but this becomes something you get used to.