Which one is the best city? Zurich, Geneva or San Jose, CA (apartment, power lines)
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What is up with all the random apples and oranges city comparisons on here lately? One is in the alps, extremely wealthy, and German Speaking. The other is a very American urban and suburbian sprawl in a Mediterranean climate.. Hard to compare two things that are so drastically different..
I would never want to live in San Jose, it's simply a glorified suburb made up of same looking detached houses and with nothing going on (aside from the existence of a couple malls i guess). If it wasn't for his proximity to San Francisco (it's still an one hour drive) i don't think anyone would even matter
Out of three cities i would pick Geneva even though it's the most expensive of the three, it offers the most a city of its size could due to the presence of the headquarters of several international companies and institutions
Are there a lot of well paying jobs there? How do locals afford the housing? Or is there government rent regulation?
There is a lot of rent controlled 'social housing' for people on lower incomes. A 'free' rent will be somewhere around 2,000 - 2,500 francs a month for a two bedroomed apartment.
Food is also expensive but bills can be kept down by doing grocery shopping in nearby France.
I thought that San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica
Is San Jose, CA a city? Looks more like a mix of business districts and suburban sprawl. Judging Google Streetview, San Jose seems to have a huge homelessness problem, and an outdated infrastructure (power lines, hideous light rail cars). Absolutely no touch of style. Many people are dressed like thugs.
Avoid this place at all costs.
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