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I am very tempted to start my nursing career in denver because the quality of life the culture the people the variety in young professional men the sunshine the economy etc. but I do perfer beach over mountains and I will miss the south. Are there any coastal cities or cities closer to the coast that are like denver lol (no negativity please)
I am very tempted to start my nursing career in denver because the quality of life the culture the people the variety in young professional men the sunshine the economy etc. but I do perfer beach over mountains and I will miss the south. Are there any coastal cities or cities closer to the coast that are like denver lol (no negativity please)
I don't know. I wouldn't say Seattle. If anything I'd say Minneapolis, since Denver definitely is more like the midwest than it is the coasts. Although Denver has a large percentage of residents from outside the state/region, while in Minnesota probably 95%+ are from Minnesota or a state that borders it.
I see similarities to San Diego. Was recently in both cities (like within the past month). Both are outdoorsy, progressive "new" cities. 16th St Mall + LoDo area reminds me of Gaslamp area in SD. Cherry Creek reminds me of UTC/La Jolla. Lakewood has equivalents in SD, as well. Both have mountainous backdrops and convenience (though skiing is only convenient to Denver, not SD). SD is more expensive with a beach. Denver is probably better for raising a family, and Boulder is great, too. Boulder's equivalent in Denver might be some of the beachy communities. There really isn't a strong equivalent, though.
I see very few if any similarities between Seattle and Denver.
San Diego seems like the closest analogue for a Denver on the beach. Seattle comes in quite a bit further behind and its beaches aren't really much for lounging or diving into the water.
I see similarities to San Diego. Was recently in both cities (like within the past month). Both are outdoorsy, progressive "new" cities. 16th St Mall + LoDo area reminds me of Gaslamp area in SD. Cherry Creek reminds me of UTC/La Jolla. Lakewood has equivalents in SD, as well. Both have mountainous backdrops and convenience (though skiing is only convenient to Denver, not SD). SD is more expensive with a beach. Denver is probably better for raising a family, and Boulder is great, too. Boulder's equivalent in Denver might be some of the beachy communities. There really isn't a strong equivalent, though.
I see very few if any similarities between Seattle and Denver.
I would agree with this. I met a lot of people from Denver when I lived in San Diego and I know a lot of people who have sinced moved from San Diego to Denver. They both have a lot of outdoor opportunities which I think attracts the same sorts of people. IMO Denver has better mountains but SD has not only mountains but also the beach, which might make it a better option for the OP since she prefers the beach.
I would actually say though that Boulder is (or is quickly becoming) more like Denver's version of La Jolla - large university (UCSD vs. Univ. of Colorado), extremely expensive, a tangible degree of NIMBYism, very beautiful (beach vs. mountains). Though Boulder still has a more small town feel to it.
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