if trying to save money (about 5k in 6 m), where is the best city to work: Pittsburgh, San Francisco, or DC?
I would like to not be miserable as well ( I like art). This would be dependent on me, I know, but just a hint. Also, Cedar Point in Ohio would be an option if I were very, very desperate. Thanks.
San Francisco - 4 Answers
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you also have to factor in cost of living which in those places is extremely high. Maybe you should find a smaller city
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living in sf would be a lot so you should look into that...
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The only thing i can tell u is... If ur trying to SAVE money, then SF really isn't a good place to go. Everything is expensive here, especially gas and grocery's. Its getting close to 5 dollars a gallon here in SF, and food is really expensive if u go to Safeway, but cheap if you go to a place like Foods Co. and sometimes Cala Foods.... Also.... it costs especially a lot of money to buy or rent a house or apartment... so i don't think u will have the best luck here when looking to save money. however, SF would definitely be good if u like art. I used to hate it here, but as i continue growing, San Francisco has definitely made an impact on my artistic views and skills.. It has a way of inspiring... wish u luck and hope i helped at least a little... _chelsea_
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- As the cultural center of Northern California, San Francisco has plenty of art. It is a city of contrasts -- cosmopolitan and laid back; home to the largest "urban" national park; most billionaires and most homeless at the same time; politically liberal, yet producing many conservative stewards (Condi Rice, Robert Mueller, Gordon Getty, Michael Savage). With Silicon Valley nearby, it is tech gadget heaven as well. Wages are generally high, but the job market is very competitive. It is also the second most expensive city in the nation. You come to San Francisco to spend money rather than save it. - Compared to Philedelphia, Pittsburgh is a bit of a cultural wasteland. It has a symphony, opera, ballet, and so forth. But the quality isn't quite upto the level you'd get in either DC or San Francisco. With the decline in manufacturing jobs, work is also harder to come by here. However, it is the most affordable of the three sites you've selected. - Washington DC is the nation's capital, so it has many museums and galleries. The scope is very impressive (everything is on a monumental scale). Historic sites in Virginia and Maryland are next door. But DC isn't particularly innovative. You get a lot of patriotic and mannerist art, as federal politicians tend to have questionable taste. DC's government dependent economy doesn't pay as much as the private sector. However, government health and retirement benefits are usually excellent. DC isn't as cheap as Pittsburgh, but it is not as costly as San Francisco either. ---- Under the circumstances, I'd say compromise might be advisable. Perhaps DC would provide you with a decent balance of what you're looking for.
