Should I move to San Diego or Houston?

Sauer Grapes · 10-12-2010, 03:53 PM

Salaries are the same the first year (San Diego is higher after that, but the difference will be eaten up with the higher cost of living and the taxes). I don't have family in either city.

My wife and I like a lot of things about both cities.

Houston: Pros: Cost of living and excellent winter weather, no state income tax. Cons: the traffic, the summer weather and my allergies may or may not bother me (more likely in Houston than San Diego, but possible in either city)

San Diego: Pros: excellent weather year round, it's San Deigo. Cons: cost of living, high california taxes, a bankrupt state government.

So, what do you all think?

The Poet · 10-12-2010, 04:00 PM

Houston may also be more cigar-friendly than Cali too. But on the other hand, I can't forget what Johnny Winter said: "There's so much $#!+ in Texas, you're bound to step in some".

Gophernut · 10-12-2010, 04:06 PM

Houston: Astros, Rockets, Texans, Aeros (AHL)
San Diego: Padres, Chargers, Seduction (Lingerie Football League)

Obvious advantage San Diego...

SDmate · 10-12-2010, 04:13 PM

San Diego=S.H.I.T...nuff said

gorob23 · 10-12-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SDmate

San Diego=S.H.I.T...nuff said

Why shoot low in the State aim higher.

http://www.thisishowyoudoit.com/blog...y-4th-of-july/

Hermosa Beach that way we have 3 lined up

besides you can always visit the Shitters

Rob

Skywalker · 10-12-2010, 04:11 PM

I've lived in California and Texas... I choose California over Texas any day of the week!

There is a lot wrong with California but there is a lot right about it too.

I can be in the mountains in less than an hour. I can be at the ocean in two hours. I can water ski (with no fear of Alligators or fish bigger than me) or I can snow ski.

So much to do and see!!!

Plus, I have one of the best Breweries in my backyard!!!

TheDudeAbides · 10-12-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I can be in the mountains in less than an hour. I can be at the ocean in two hours. I can water ski (with no fear of Alligators or fish bigger than me) or I can snow ski.

So much to do and see!!!

Plus, I have one of the best Breweries in my backyard!!!

You just described Oregon, except my state isn't completely full of Californians (yet)

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-Dude
{You're welcome to visit Oregon, but please don't stay. - Tom McCall - Governor}

Skywalker · 10-12-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDudeAbides

You just described Oregon, except my state isn't completely full of Californians (yet)

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-Dude
{You're welcome to visit Oregon, but please don't stay. - Tom McCall - Governor}

Tell me about it!

Most of my relatives moved from California to Oregon!

I still would rather live in a state where I can pump my own gas!!!

T.G · 10-12-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Tell me about it!

Most of my relatives moved from California to Oregon!

I still would rather live in a state where I can pump my own gas!!!

So many things I could do to that post.

So little time.

blugill · 10-12-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I still would rather live in a state where I can pump my own gas!!!

WHAT?!?!?!
You can't pump your own gas in Oregon?!?!

T.G · 10-12-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I still would rather live in a state where I can pump my own gas!!!

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Originally Posted by blugill

WHAT?!?!?!
You can't pump your own gas in Oregon?!?!

GAS? He said gas?

Oh, I thought he said something else entirely...

AlohaStyle · 10-12-2010, 04:16 PM

If you don't have family luring you to either city, I can't believe you are actually debating this!?! Uh, San Diego

Sauer Grapes · 10-12-2010, 04:42 PM

The main hangup with SD is paying $500K for an 1800 sq. ft. house that hasn't been updated for 40 years. I know, it's the price you pay to live there.

Also, taking into account the difference in housing costs and the state income tax alone, I'd be making the equivalence of $2000 less per month in SD.

Hmmm...

Skywalker · 10-12-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

The main hangup with SD is paying $500K for an 1800 sq. ft. house that hasn't been updated for 40 years. I know, it's the price you pay to live there.

Also, taking into account the difference in housing costs and the state income tax alone, I'd be making the equivalence of $2000 less per month in SD.

Hmmm...

Move to Texas!!!

bvilchez · 10-12-2010, 04:50 PM

For me it would be California.

Yea it's pricier than Texas but there is a lot to do especially family oriented things as well. The beach, the dunes, the snow, coastal trips, lakes, etc.

If housing is your biggest concern and the price of it then look around. You just might find a gem when you least expect it. My wife and I were debating on not buying out here until we found a 3400 sqft for $300k. Remember you don't have to live in San Diego exactly. You can search the outskirts and still find something.

I would suggest doing this for both cities of course. Ask the brothers from the S.H.I.T. crew about some places as well.

pnoon · 10-12-2010, 05:01 PM

You know my vote, David.
While I don't know anything about Houston, San Diego is a great, albeit expensive, place to live.

T.G · 10-12-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

You know my vote, David.
While I don't know anything about Houston, San Diego is a great, albeit expensive, place to live.

Yeah, but you're in San Diego Peter, which means a vote for Houston...

Sauer Grapes · 10-12-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Yeah, but you're in San Diego Peter, which means a vote for Houston...

Hmmm, I hadn't thought of the air quality near Peter...

pnoon · 10-12-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

Hmmm, I hadn't thought of the air quality near Peter...

Dayum. That would make your decision a whole lot easier now, wouldn't it?

blugill · 10-12-2010, 05:09 PM

I'm reading the disaster classic Lucifer's Hammer, dude California doesn't exist anymore after Hammerfall!

I live in Oklahoma, I'd vote for Texas.
You'll have a ton of fun, there is lots to do, and you'll have some money left over at the end of the month.

10-12-2010, 03:53 PM	#1
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Should I move to San Diego or Houston? Salaries are the same the first year (San Diego is higher after that, but the difference will be eaten up with the higher cost of living and the taxes). I don't have family in either city. My wife and I like a lot of things about both cities. Houston: Pros: Cost of living and excellent winter weather, no state income tax. Cons: the traffic, the summer weather and my allergies may or may not bother me (more likely in Houston than San Diego, but possible in either city) San Diego: Pros: excellent weather year round, it's San Deigo. Cons: cost of living, high california taxes, a bankrupt state government. So, what do you all think?

10-12-2010, 04:00 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? Houston may also be more cigar-friendly than Cali too. But on the other hand, I can't forget what Johnny Winter said: "There's so much $#!+ in Texas, you're bound to step in some".

10-12-2010, 04:06 PM	#3
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? Houston: Astros, Rockets, Texans, Aeros (AHL) San Diego: Padres, Chargers, Seduction (Lingerie Football League) Obvious advantage San Diego... __________________ "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." Thomas Jefferson

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SDmate I <3 to S.H.I.T Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve AKA mate Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 853 Trading: (3)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? San Diego=S.H.I.T...nuff said __________________ Canterbury Crusaders- Super 12 Champions- 1998 1999 2000 2002 2005 Super 14 Champions- 2006 2008 Canterbury- ITM Cup Champions-2008-2012 New Zealand ALL BLACKS RWC Champions- 1987 2011

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Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? I've lived in California and Texas... I choose California over Texas any day of the week! There is a lot wrong with California but there is a lot right about it too. I can be in the mountains in less than an hour. I can be at the ocean in two hours. I can water ski (with no fear of Alligators or fish bigger than me) or I can snow ski. So much to do and see!!! Plus, I have one of the best Breweries in my backyard!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

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AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? If you don't have family luring you to either city, I can't believe you are actually debating this!?! Uh, San Diego

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Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? The main hangup with SD is paying $500K for an 1800 sq. ft. house that hasn't been updated for 40 years. I know, it's the price you pay to live there. Also, taking into account the difference in housing costs and the state income tax alone, I'd be making the equivalence of $2000 less per month in SD. Hmmm...

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bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? For me it would be California. Yea it's pricier than Texas but there is a lot to do especially family oriented things as well. The beach, the dunes, the snow, coastal trips, lakes, etc. If housing is your biggest concern and the price of it then look around. You just might find a gem when you least expect it. My wife and I were debating on not buying out here until we found a 3400 sqft for $300k. Remember you don't have to live in San Diego exactly. You can search the outskirts and still find something. I would suggest doing this for both cities of course. Ask the brothers from the S.H.I.T. crew about some places as well.

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pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? You know my vote, David. While I don't know anything about Houston, San Diego is a great, albeit expensive, place to live. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

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blugill Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 867 Trading: (10)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? I'm reading the disaster classic Lucifer's Hammer, dude California doesn't exist anymore after Hammerfall! I live in Oklahoma, I'd vote for Texas. You'll have a ton of fun, there is lots to do, and you'll have some money left over at the end of the month. __________________ My Blog