San Diego vs. Orlando (living, cost, better, comparison)

[LoveSun21]

Looking to relocate from Nashville. Facts/things we are looking for:

- we are married in our late 20s, no kids
- we are both in accounting
- looking for good weather year round
- enjoy outdoor activities (hiking/backpacking and swimming)
- enjoy eating out and watching movies
- we don't drink so bars are not important
- fitness activities - crossfit, pole dance, running
- looking for people/activities/vibes that are more crunchy/natural/open minded than Nashville

Is the higher housing costs in California worth the pros that outweigh Orlando? We could make either work but it would definitely be a different style of living (2 bed older home needing work in CA vs 3 bed newer home move in ready with pool and extra savings).

[cornsnicker3]

Is there a reason you are not considering other cities, but these two (e.g. Los Angeles, Miami)?

[LoveSun21]

Originally Posted by cornsnicker3

Is there a reason you are not considering other cities, but these two (e.g. Los Angeles, Miami)?

For LA vs San Diego it looked like San Diego was slightly more affordable?
For Orlando vs. Miami I would feel safer living a little further inland.
Other than that, we've been to all four cities and enjoy visiting them all.

[mwj119]

I would venture to guess San Diego wins this poll by 80%.

[LoveSun21]

Originally Posted by mwj119

I would venture to guess San Diego wins this poll by 80%.

Even with significantly higher cost of living?

[elchevere]

San Diego is coastal and has hiking....Orlando is not....not an apples to apples comparison other than both get a lot of sun.

[mwj119]

Originally Posted by LoveSun21

Even with significantly higher cost of living?

I'd pay $550k for 2 bedroom apartment north of San Diego over $550k for a 5 bedroom in Orlando any day of the week.

Weather, connectivity, aesthetics, activity of the city, culture, food, beer.

[LoveSun21]

Originally Posted by elchevere

San Diego is coastal and has hiking....Orlando is not....not an apples to apples comparison other than both get a lot of sun.

One of our highest priorities in finding a place to move was warmer weather and lots of sun.

[TacoSoup]

There’s no comparison between the two, especially if you want to be active outdoors. San Diego is worth every penny and then some in this regard.

[cornsnicker3]

San Diego is the much better option between the two based on your criteria if you can tolerate the cost of living. I would not have set this up as a poll, however, because you sort of block out recommendations that may be worth considering. Phoenix, Miami, and Los Angeles are also great options.