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I live in a city/country with a similar situation. Where the capital is literally a highly polluted shit-hole. Just 80km from the center you can find very nice housing, calm neighborhoods and good restaurants. (and yet better infrastructure) for like 1/3 or a 1/4 of the rent cost.

Unlike San Fransisco, no one wants to live here.

So the situation will continue as long as jobs remain in the bay area.