"only hardheaded numbskulls are sticking around in San Diego."
Those are YOUR words jg … not mine. I did not imply the above… Once again, putting words in my mouth. Seems as though this topic strikes a nerve with you. What is it about me saying that San Diego is beautiful and the weather wonderful, but has shortcomings that make it not worth the current financial sacrifice, that bothers you so much? There are other great places to go and live – affordably.
Even the rents are too high for many in certain San Diego neighborhoods. For someone like me, who wanted my kids to have better education opportunities (for the majority private school is not an option – so get off your high horse about that), getting out of San Diego was important. So… I maintain that leaving is a good option.