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I think that Eric was referring to food prices and Todd meant food quality/selection(?) My other city is Minneapolis and I find food prices to be higher there than CA., if anything. Not much, but noticeable to me since I eat out a lot.

The selection of good quality/cheap food is always better in big cities if you know where to look. Although Minneapolis and St. Paul have some great ethnic food, (corresponding with immigrant populations represented as is always the case), + that part of the Midwest has the best beef anywhere in the world and some truly great, old steak restaurants that are institutions.

CA. has the best/freshest produce and best food in general, IMO and IME. Glad you enjoyed yourself here.