[Betty]

I've lived in So. Cal. my whole life. Orange County actually until a years ago when we moved out to Corona (Inland Empire) for lower housing costs. (Which are still high - just lower then in O.C.)

Frankly, if my husband and I were certain to find similar jobs in another area, I'd consider moving. Yes - we'd be away from our families and that would definatley be a huge factor, but the smog, the traffic, the commute to work for both of us (Corona is about the half way point between Garden Grove and Perris where we work.)

But it might just be a case of the grass is always greener... The thought of actual seasons changing more dramatically sounds appealing but maybe not so much in real life situations. I just don't know about having to digg out of the snow before going to work as one example.

If I could just choose anywhere, I'd like to try Northern Cali. I spent my summers there growing up and really enjoyed the scenery and the towns that weren't all built up like down here.