No advice where to live, but don't make the mistake
a lot of people make by not spending enough time
living in the desired location before making the move.

Don't trust me on this. Trust the countless people who
we have seen over the years who for one reason or
another move out thinking this that or the other is going
to be different or better only to find that their new location
doesn't live up to their expectations. Now they find themselves
trying to come back.

California isn't perfect by a long shot and much of what you
describe is a fact. However we have found the positives
outweigh the negatives by a long shot. Especially when you
remove emotions from the equation.....

Wish you the best with your decision..

Regards B&R

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