I agree! I’ve been hanging out in Austin this summer and though Austin is a cool city, it just doesn’t compare to the lifestyle that can be found on the west coast. I also think that some people are mistaken about the cost of homes in Texas. Yes they are cheap, but not that cheap in the nicer areas. In fact, in Austin the more hip urban areas, homes go for quite a bit – like $575K for an 1200 sq. foot house. That’s a lot in my book, especially if there is no ocean nearby and it’s a 100 degrees outside. Granted you can get a stone McMansion in Round Rock for 350K (with 10,000 per year taxes), but personally I have no interest in that lifestyle.

Pt Loma is a special place, with old money, but with patience should come down some.