Working in San Diego — salaries realistic?

Ellie Richardson Apr 9, 2026

Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.

I've been here 12 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is tough.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Definitely worth checking out..

28 upvotes

Clara Apr 6, 2026

The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Thai places. I love the pace of life here.

26 upvotes

Austin Lewis Apr 8, 2026

If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is underrated in most areas.

25 upvotes

Nicholas A. Apr 9, 2026

I've been living here for 9 years and I'd say I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The walkability is surprisingly good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..

19 upvotes

Alice Richardson Apr 8, 2026

wish I knew this sooner

12 upvotes

Charlotte T. Apr 5, 2026

I've lived in Uptown for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Strong job market in several industries
- The safety scene is tough

The downsides:
- Homeless population growing downtown
- Far from beaches/mountains

Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for singles. Happy to answer more specific questions..

7 upvotes

Harold P. Apr 3, 2026

yep

3 upvotes