[zeroonetwothree]

I think that critiques of the Bay Area are overstated (probably because of cognitive dissonance). Yes, it's extremely expensive, but it's also very nice. If you can afford it I don't think there's any inherent reason to expect to like anywhere else more. Of course if you can't afford it then, yes, you should probably leave, but that's not some crazy revelation.

[EVa5I7bHFq9mnYK]

I found Raleigh NC area nicer than Bay Area, more greenery, easier traffic. Yes, more boring, but you can experience real redneck rodeos ...