Tend to be nicer and more laid back. Oroville has only 12k people versus 3 million residents in San Diego. I like peace and quiet. I do like San Diego a lot since I’ve lived here past 3.5 years but sticker shock on gas, food and housing is giving me a black eye quickly. Now that I have a consultant position I can live anyplace and bank the money. I am not sure if the San Diego housing market will completely tank in next few years but the real warning signs exist with new foreclosures and prices. However, most folks seem to be drinking from the kool aid tank still and not wise when it comes to paying too much for things including cars and real estate. Case in point, I see people who spend 2x on a new or used car and are suckered by car sales people. Same for homes. As PT Barnum would say “There is a sucker born every minute!”
