Should I move to San Diego or Houston? - Page 2

Samsquanch · 10-12-2010, 05:13 PM

Money isn't everything, quality of life counts too. West coast is awesome!

yourchoice · 10-12-2010, 05:31 PM

The cost of living is obviously a big factor, but I've only been to California once (San Luis Obispo for a few days and drove up to San Fran for a few more), and I have to say, I absolutely loved it. Most beautiful part of the country I've visited (still have to make it to the Mountain West). If it were me, I'd pick San Diego in a heartbeat. Of course, living in New Jersey isn't cheap either, so maybe I'm just used to it.

Montano · 10-12-2010, 05:20 PM

Cali Baby !!!

Sauer Grapes · 10-12-2010, 05:47 PM

Cost of living is the biggest pause I have about SD (actually, probably the only major concern, other than the income tax going higher in CA). Cigar friendly doesn't bother me as long as I have a little patch of land and nice weather.

I've lived in cities as expensive as SD for the past 6 years, so it wouldn't be a shock to me, but I've never been a homeowner, and the fact that I'd get twice the house for less money in Houston (and a lexus if I wanted) is a definite draw for Houston.

68TriShield · 10-12-2010, 05:55 PM

Celeste said Houston David

lostark374 · 10-12-2010, 06:10 PM

my advice even though worthless would be to spend a weekend at both. hit up some local brothers and get a real tour of each place..go places you would be going if you lived there ... super market, gas station, mall, schools, book store, get pricing for homes ect. take a good look around. things look very diffrent when your looking to move there as opposed to visiting. I love California and have been to Texas many times. Houses dont have to cost $500k it depends on what part on SD. same thing when looking for a home dont go look on Monday afternnon go on sunday then you really see what your getting into. price it out get a good feel for the area see which one appeals to you the most. I know i have been a few places that just feel like home.

Sauer Grapes · 10-12-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lostark374

my advice even though worthless would be to spend a weekend at both. hit up some local brothers and get a real tour of each place..go places you would be going if you lived there ... super market, gas station, mall, schools, book store, get pricing for homes ect. take a good look around. things look very diffrent when your looking to move there as opposed to visiting. I love California and have been to Texas many times. Houses dont have to cost $500k it depends on what part on SD. same thing when looking for a home dont go look on Monday afternnon go on sunday then you really see what your getting into. price it out get a good feel for the area see which one appeals to you the most. I know i have been a few places that just feel like home.

Unfortunately, that won't be possible as the decision needs to be made this week. I've been to both a number of times, and I can't say I strongly prefer one over the other.

lostark374 · 10-12-2010, 06:35 PM

coin toss?

kydsid · 10-12-2010, 06:04 PM

i vote houston but im biased cause i live here, besides if i moved to cali id have to sell half my guns. we have beaches, we have cultural events and family stuff equal to cali. i love cali and my botl i know there but i say come to houston make your money and be able to save enough to retire in cali.
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MiamiE · 10-12-2010, 06:04 PM

Miami is cheap now. Come on over!

icehog3 · 10-12-2010, 06:31 PM

And you never even made a herf in Chicago.

Sauer Grapes · 10-12-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

And you never even made a herf in Chicago.

The move wouldn't happen for quite a while, as in mid 2012. I know this sounds wierd, but that's how this industry hires. I would be there next summer for a couple months though.

I will make a mob herf while I am here!

icehog3 · 10-12-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

I will make a mob herf while I am here!

I will believe it when I see it, Brother. I may wager that I will herf in both San Diego and Texas before you hit a MoB Herf. Ok, I cheated.

ir13 · 10-12-2010, 11:59 PM

If i had to choose, i would go with SD. The weather year round is what would make me sway that way. The cost of living might be higher, but as many other BOTL have said, you just have to look in the right place for a nice house that is in your range.

Good luck in your choice.

BlackDog · 10-12-2010, 06:34 PM

Houston or San Diego? What are the other choices?

However, California has better beer.

shilala · 10-12-2010, 06:47 PM

I don't want to have to live in either, but for some reason I chose Houston immediately.
Wherever you end up, I pray it all works out better than you can imagine.

akumushi · 10-12-2010, 10:28 PM

It comes down to, do you want to step outside your house and hear "Hey Dude" or "Howdy Y'all"? Both are great towns with great people, and the biggest difference is culture. Go with the vibe that is closer to your heart.

10-12-2010, 05:13 PM	#1
Samsquanch Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 564 Trading: (21)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? Money isn't everything, quality of life counts too. West coast is awesome! __________________ ...I'm not saying I agree with it, it's just that bird law in this country, it's not governed by reason.

10-12-2010, 05:31 PM	#2
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,106 Trading: (36)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? The cost of living is obviously a big factor, but I've only been to California once (San Luis Obispo for a few days and drove up to San Fran for a few more), and I have to say, I absolutely loved it. Most beautiful part of the country I've visited (still have to make it to the Mountain West). If it were me, I'd pick San Diego in a heartbeat. Of course, living in New Jersey isn't cheap either, so maybe I'm just used to it.

10-12-2010, 05:20 PM	#3
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? Cali Baby !!! __________________

10-12-2010, 05:47 PM	#4
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? Cost of living is the biggest pause I have about SD (actually, probably the only major concern, other than the income tax going higher in CA). Cigar friendly doesn't bother me as long as I have a little patch of land and nice weather. I've lived in cities as expensive as SD for the past 6 years, so it wouldn't be a shock to me, but I've never been a homeowner, and the fact that I'd get twice the house for less money in Houston (and a lexus if I wanted) is a definite draw for Houston. Last edited by Sauer Grapes; 10-12-2010 at 05:57 PM.

10-12-2010, 05:55 PM	#5
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? Celeste said Houston David

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lostark374 Framed Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Aaron Location: Southern California Posts: 432 Trading: (5)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? my advice even though worthless would be to spend a weekend at both. hit up some local brothers and get a real tour of each place..go places you would be going if you lived there ... super market, gas station, mall, schools, book store, get pricing for homes ect. take a good look around. things look very diffrent when your looking to move there as opposed to visiting. I love California and have been to Texas many times. Houses dont have to cost $500k it depends on what part on SD. same thing when looking for a home dont go look on Monday afternnon go on sunday then you really see what your getting into. price it out get a good feel for the area see which one appeals to you the most. I know i have been a few places that just feel like home. __________________ Eatin Kernel's Chicken, Drinkin Heineken Brew!!!!!

10-12-2010, 06:35 PM	#8
lostark374 Framed Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Aaron Location: Southern California Posts: 432 Trading: (5)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? coin toss? __________________ Eatin Kernel's Chicken, Drinkin Heineken Brew!!!!!

10-12-2010, 06:04 PM	#9
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? i vote houston but im biased cause i live here, besides if i moved to cali id have to sell half my guns. we have beaches, we have cultural events and family stuff equal to cali. i love cali and my botl i know there but i say come to houston make your money and be able to save enough to retire in cali. Posted via Mobile Device

10-12-2010, 06:04 PM	#10
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? Miami is cheap now. Come on over!

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,885 Trading: (60)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? And you never even made a herf in Chicago. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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ir13 PSHC - T1nyH@ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,440 Trading: (44)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? If i had to choose, i would go with SD. The weather year round is what would make me sway that way. The cost of living might be higher, but as many other BOTL have said, you just have to look in the right place for a nice house that is in your range. Good luck in your choice. __________________

10-12-2010, 06:34 PM	#15
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? Houston or San Diego? What are the other choices? However, California has better beer. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

10-12-2010, 06:47 PM	#16
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? I don't want to have to live in either, but for some reason I chose Houston immediately. Wherever you end up, I pray it all works out better than you can imagine. __________________

10-12-2010, 10:28 PM	#17
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: Should I move to San Diego or Houston? It comes down to, do you want to step outside your house and hear "Hey Dude" or "Howdy Y'all"? Both are great towns with great people, and the biggest difference is culture. Go with the vibe that is closer to your heart. __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."