sdr: a long time ago you made some smart decisions that continue to save you money even today.
Congratulations.
But that in no way represents the situation of the average San Diegan, or, most likely, the average Piggington reader. Which is why San Diegans are leaving, albeit at a slower pace than the other two big CA metropolitan areas (US Census data).
Perhaps other readers would like to weigh in on their property taxes, utility bills, state and local government policies, school quality, etc. Or is everyone afraid the ever-so-touchy sdr will jump on them?