[fintstone]

I would enjoy living in CA for a few years because there are certain things about CA that appeal to me. I almost took a job there...but just couldn't afford it. The pay was equal to where I am now, but housing (including real estate taxes) were killer. I went to VA instead. The commute stinks, but my home in rural VA cost $175K on .6 wooded acres (payment inc tax and insurance is $812). A comparable home in Torrance would be closer to $800K. Since I am not too far from retirement, I am trying to build wealth and pay off bills quickly as possible so LA just did not compute.