&quot;The ones who just want to live more cheaply end up miserable because this is not California North.&quot; Why do you think that is?<p>I&#x27;m interested in it due to the lifestyle but also the idea of being able to afford to bootstrap my next company in the next year or so. My gf had a friend who moved up but couldn&#x27;t stand the lack of sun (former San Diegoan) - this has made her reticent to make the move from our rent-controlled shoebox...