City/Metro Battle: San Diego ~vs~ Minneapolis (live, best, cost)
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-Culture-SD
-Weather-SD
-Scenery-SD
-Skyline- Toss up but nod to SD for scenic value.
-Economy-MNPLS
-Education-Higher-SD K-12 MNPLS
-Vibrancy-SD
-Attractions-SD
As far as big city ammenities, cultural attractions, economy, and higher ed I would probably give the edge to Minneapolis. However, SD is no slouch and has a great port, biotech firms, and the great weather. Overall, I take SD because of the chargers. What school did Phillip Rivers go to again...
I think most will choose San Diego because of weather, but Minneapolis stacks up very well and surpasses it in many ways.
-Culture -- Minneapolis
-Weather -- San Diego
-Scenery -- San Diego
-Skyline -- Minneapolis
-Economy -- Minneapolis
-Education -- Minneapolis
-Vibrancy -- Both are pretty vibrant
-Attractions -- Both have plenty of attractions
I'm amazed at how many people I know or have met who have lived in San Diego. They left due to the cost of living or the economy.
-Culture Minneapolis (more high culture)
-Weather SD (probably best in the country, Minneapolis has pretty harsh winter standards even by people who like winters)
-Scenery SD (SD naturally is beautiful)
-Skyline Minneapolis (one of most undderated)
-Economy Minneapolis (stronger, more stable)
-Education SD (UCSD > Minnesota)
-Vibrancy Minneapolis (just more compact)
-Attractions SD (more balance of things to do)
Location: Cleveland bound with MPLS in the rear-view
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The one I don't get at all is the education battle....can this be measured in any way? I just doubt that SD has a better overall education system than Minneapolis, but I am willing to be pleasantly surprised!
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