California is just like the rest of the country. It’s not one size fits all. There is a lot of difference between living in San Francisco and some rural area inland.
I am an LA native.
I can tell you a lot of CA is gorgeous. And the weather is good through most of the state.
But if you’re going to make decent money to live comfortably, with a car, your own home and the amenitites, you’ve got to live in a big city.
But then, I love living in LA anyway ...
I’m sure you’re correct, but with all the legislation they’ve passed with delayed effects (like cap and trade) I expect the COL in Cali to skyrocket for everyone.