San Diego Cost of Living vs. Manhattan Cost of Living

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Hi guys...

I'm a 28 yr old new ADN RN grad trying to decide if San Diego is the right place for me. I know about the weather and all that stuff...but you guys talk about the cost of living being so high and I wasn't really sure what the annual base salary of a new grad ADN RN in San Diego would be.

Can you advise? I went to school in Manhattan and was raised just outside of it my entire life...so I just want to see if by high cost of living...it is possible to exceed Manhattans? God, I hope not!!!

I'm also very unfamiliar with the territories of San Diego, so if anyone could kinda give me a run down of how it is seperated and what the difference is, it would be great!!!:nurse:

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Hi guys...

I'm a 28 yr old new ADN RN grad trying to decide if San Diego is the right place for me. I know about the weather and all that stuff...but you guys talk about the cost of living being so high and I wasn't really sure what the annual base salary of a new grad ADN RN in San Diego would be.

Can you advise? I went to school in Manhattan and was raised just outside of it my entire life...so I just want to see if by high cost of living...it is possible to exceed Manhattans? God, I hope not!!!

I'm also very unfamiliar with the territories of San Diego, so if anyone could kinda give me a run down of how it is seperated and what the difference is, it would be great!!!:nurse:

In no way, shape or form is San Diego's cost of living anywhere near Manhattan's. I'm from San Diego, but live in San Francisco now, and the difference between those two is quite a bit difference. You'll have better weather, and a much lower cost of living in SD! :)

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In no way, shape or form is San Diego's cost of living anywhere near Manhattan's. I'm from San Diego, but live in San Francisco now, and the difference between those two is quite a bit difference. You'll have better weather, and a much lower cost of living in SD! :)

I'm currently living in San Diego and I was just about to state the same. If you're used to Manhattan's cost of living, then San Diego's is beyond doable. Good luck in whatever you decide to do!

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I have never been to Manhattan but I think you will find that SD is not as segregated/separated. Many central areas are very culturally/socially/economically mixed. There are some predominantly hispanic areas in south county and some predominantly caucasian areas in north county. Quite frankly I don't like either area. I like diversity. I work in a largely christian/conservative area in east county and feel stifled. Not sure if this answers your second question.

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san diego is so nice. i live in northern cali and cant wait to move down south after getting my license.

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I have never been to Manhattan but I think you will find that SD is not as segregated/separated. Many central areas are very culturally/socially/economically mixed. There are some predominantly hispanic areas in south county and some predominantly caucasian areas in north county. Quite frankly I don't like either area. I like diversity. I work in a largely christian/conservative area in east county and feel stifled. Not sure if this answers your second question.

Diversity...New York is definitely diverse. For me at least, Manhattan is totally different and has a energy all its own...no comparison anywhere. yes the cost of living is higher, but there are some things that you can definitely do without there that you cannot in SD...i.e. a car. Try getting around california without a car...impossible! add in higher insurance rates and fuel costs...ugh!

I'm in FL now (originally from LI, NY), and after I finish nursing school and getting experience, I'm headed back up to the big city. I so miss the energy that is oh so NYC!

Kris

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I have never been to Manhattan but I think you will find that SD is not as segregated/separated. Many central areas are very culturally/socially/economically mixed. There are some predominantly hispanic areas in south county and some predominantly caucasian areas in north county. Quite frankly I don't like either area. I like diversity. I work in a largely christian/conservative area in east county and feel stifled. Not sure if this answers your second question.

Where on earth did you get the idea that NYC is segregated? It's more than 50% non-Caucasian. On my old block we were one of 2 other white couples.

Manhattan is insanely expensive. And add bridge, tunnel, and highway tolls to the mix.

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hi! did u find a newly grad program here in san diego? i'm a newly grad having BSN-RN but no experience at all. right now i'm so tired of finding any hospitals here in san diego that hires newly grad like me. anyone can help me?:wtosts:

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kaiser baby, kaiser, they'll take as many new grads as they can get. of course they'll offer you part time, okay by me but others need fulltime.

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Manhattan Beach? Or Manhattan in New York? Either way, I think they both exceed San Diego. :p

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I understand what the above poster meant by segregation. It is not the type that may be apparent in other cities.

I find that NYC segregation is mostly by $$$ more than race. But that isn't always the case. I heard someone describe it a while ago as being more of a 'buffet' setup rather than a 'melting pot'.

Now how is San Fran compared to Manhattan? Very similar? I've never lived in Manhattan (Brooklynite here) but I can make comparisons.

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