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Living in San Diego

United States · mediterranean

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San Diego is a big city of roughly 1,400,000 people right by the sea in United States. The climate is mediterranean. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,450. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for surfing, swimming, food and eating out.

La sanità privata (5/5) è nettamente migliore di quella pubblica (2/5): metti in conto un’assicurazione. Chi nasce in United States è cittadino, quale che sia la nazionalità dei genitori.

At a glance

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People
~1,400,000
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Cost / mo
~$2,500
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Climate
mediterranean
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Safety
4/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love San Diego

All parameters

🛡️ Safety4/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare2/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit5/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibraryA proper library system · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 8 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
🚀 PopularityGrowing fast
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+47%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration2/5
🏛️ Stability4/5
💸 Tax friendly3/5
🧑‍💻 Business5/5
🕵️ Privacy2/5
🏦 State digital currencyBanned by law
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin4/5
🌈 LGBTQ+4/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil2/5
🔌 Living off-grid4/5
📸 Tourism4/5
👥 Crowding4/5
✈️ Airport5/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast

Accommodation prices have moved about +47% in the last 5 years.

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🔭 Where this place is heading

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⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

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