Is San Diego overpriced or is it just corrected?

[CardiffBaseball]

I was the one who first mentioned entertainment dollar types do retire here, and I clearly stated that I didn’t think it meant they’d keep the market afloat.

I am just saying even an ordinary pitcher who sits in a bullpen for 12 years probably amassed some serious cash along the way. Wells knocked down nearly 60M in salary over the years, and while he might be done, he should be set for life.

I am not even suggesting that these folks will keep RSF, Del Mar or Olivenhain from falling, but that there are certain types of people who find this a desirable place to retire. I kind of doubt Boomer is looking for a “cultural” experience, or he’d have kept his family in NYC. Been there done that for him, and that guy loved NY (probably not for the Guggenhaim), but clearly seems to prefer raising his kids here. (at least in interviews) I for one don’t blame him.

[Bugs]

There are different types of pretentiousness. I think the laid-back casual image SD locals strive to project is in many cases nothing but another expression of pretense. It’s like saying “Look at me, I have the tan and the beemer and I can do it all without working 80 hours/week, wearing a tie, or selling out to the man”.

We have LOTS of snobs here.

[Bugs]

There are different types of pretentiousness. I think the laid-back casual image SD locals strive to project is in many cases nothing but another expression of pretense. It’s like saying “Look at me, I have the tan and the beemer and I can do it all without working 80 hours/week, wearing a tie, or selling out to the man”.

We have LOTS of snobs here.

[Bugs]

There are different types of pretentiousness. I think the laid-back casual image SD locals strive to project is in many cases nothing but another expression of pretense. It’s like saying “Look at me, I have the tan and the beemer and I can do it all without working 80 hours/week, wearing a tie, or selling out to the man”.

We have LOTS of snobs here.

[mixxalot]

Snobs versus the Slobs

Thats why I liked the movie Caddyshack so much.

Yeah I agree- the typical trust fund baby I see around San Diego is annoying creature of sloth and arrogance.

[mixxalot]

Snobs versus the Slobs

Thats why I liked the movie Caddyshack so much.

Yeah I agree- the typical trust fund baby I see around San Diego is annoying creature of sloth and arrogance.

[mixxalot]

Snobs versus the Slobs

Thats why I liked the movie Caddyshack so much.

Yeah I agree- the typical trust fund baby I see around San Diego is annoying creature of sloth and arrogance.

[34f3f3f]

When my wife and I first moved to California, we were very excited, sandy beaches, sunshine, glamorous images of the life style etc. After 18 months, we left pretty disillusioned, that the images we had were not real. The sea is cold and polluted, the beaches featureless, concrete freeways everywhere. The places just seemed soulless. We have since returned, more out of circumstances than desire, and have spent another year trying to come to terms with our lot. We live in LA, and have visited SD several times. I personally prefer SD because its size is more manageable, and it has focal points; Gas Lamp district, La Jolla, and the Old Town. It also has places like Encinitas, with little restaurants. You can also swim out in the sea. The main downside is that you are trapped by a border to the south with a not-so-friendly neighbor, and the sea to the west, so that limits where you can go. It gets my thumbs up on a comparative rating but California is by and large pretty over-rated, and has a very over-priced real estate market.

[34f3f3f]

When my wife and I first moved to California, we were very excited, sandy beaches, sunshine, glamorous images of the life style etc. After 18 months, we left pretty disillusioned, that the images we had were not real. The sea is cold and polluted, the beaches featureless, concrete freeways everywhere. The places just seemed soulless. We have since returned, more out of circumstances than desire, and have spent another year trying to come to terms with our lot. We live in LA, and have visited SD several times. I personally prefer SD because its size is more manageable, and it has focal points; Gas Lamp district, La Jolla, and the Old Town. It also has places like Encinitas, with little restaurants. You can also swim out in the sea. The main downside is that you are trapped by a border to the south with a not-so-friendly neighbor, and the sea to the west, so that limits where you can go. It gets my thumbs up on a comparative rating but California is by and large pretty over-rated, and has a very over-priced real estate market.

[34f3f3f]

When my wife and I first moved to California, we were very excited, sandy beaches, sunshine, glamorous images of the life style etc. After 18 months, we left pretty disillusioned, that the images we had were not real. The sea is cold and polluted, the beaches featureless, concrete freeways everywhere. The places just seemed soulless. We have since returned, more out of circumstances than desire, and have spent another year trying to come to terms with our lot. We live in LA, and have visited SD several times. I personally prefer SD because its size is more manageable, and it has focal points; Gas Lamp district, La Jolla, and the Old Town. It also has places like Encinitas, with little restaurants. You can also swim out in the sea. The main downside is that you are trapped by a border to the south with a not-so-friendly neighbor, and the sea to the west, so that limits where you can go. It gets my thumbs up on a comparative rating but California is by and large pretty over-rated, and has a very over-priced real estate market.

[cyphire]

Hit the nail on the head querty007…

It’s hard to get away from…

p.s. I think it was Bugs that said that what I am experiencing is everywhere… Probably right. I am 45 years old, and what I am attributing to San Diego, is probably happening all over the country – lets face it – American Idol, etc. isn’t only popular in SD/LA, it’s popular everywhere…

p.p.s. Don’t know why I picked on American Idol, it’s the ONLY live/reality/pop show that I DO watch!

[cyphire]

Hit the nail on the head querty007…

It’s hard to get away from…

p.s. I think it was Bugs that said that what I am experiencing is everywhere… Probably right. I am 45 years old, and what I am attributing to San Diego, is probably happening all over the country – lets face it – American Idol, etc. isn’t only popular in SD/LA, it’s popular everywhere…

p.p.s. Don’t know why I picked on American Idol, it’s the ONLY live/reality/pop show that I DO watch!

[cyphire]

Hit the nail on the head querty007…

It’s hard to get away from…

p.s. I think it was Bugs that said that what I am experiencing is everywhere… Probably right. I am 45 years old, and what I am attributing to San Diego, is probably happening all over the country – lets face it – American Idol, etc. isn’t only popular in SD/LA, it’s popular everywhere…

p.p.s. Don’t know why I picked on American Idol, it’s the ONLY live/reality/pop show that I DO watch!

[SHILOH]

I live in Boston. Not everyone wants to live in So Cal. There are many people who could relocate to SD and afford the current prices, but some people like NE (I want to live in SD). Everytime I discuss SD’s “beauty” and great weather, there are only a few who say, “oh I went there for a conference and it’s really nice there.” But there are many I’ve found who could care less about sunny year-round weather. They really do like snow and seasons. It’s brutal weather here….but they like it. One thing that the East Coast cities have are excellent subways and rails. I have used the subways/rails in DC, Chicago, NY and Boston. That is the one thing I will sort of miss if/when I return to SD. The Boston freeways are really awful compared to San Diego…but then you have the public transportation which is excellent. There are so many differences between the East Coast an So Cal that to me, it is a matter of what people are accustomed to and their preferences. A lot of people would not choose SD as a place to live.

[SHILOH]

I live in Boston. Not everyone wants to live in So Cal. There are many people who could relocate to SD and afford the current prices, but some people like NE (I want to live in SD). Everytime I discuss SD’s “beauty” and great weather, there are only a few who say, “oh I went there for a conference and it’s really nice there.” But there are many I’ve found who could care less about sunny year-round weather. They really do like snow and seasons. It’s brutal weather here….but they like it. One thing that the East Coast cities have are excellent subways and rails. I have used the subways/rails in DC, Chicago, NY and Boston. That is the one thing I will sort of miss if/when I return to SD. The Boston freeways are really awful compared to San Diego…but then you have the public transportation which is excellent. There are so many differences between the East Coast an So Cal that to me, it is a matter of what people are accustomed to and their preferences. A lot of people would not choose SD as a place to live.

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