I moved from SF to LA, and then to NYC. All great places, but all very pricey. If I was looking to keep costs down, I'd take a serious look at New Orleans. Obv

I moved from SF to LA, and then to NYC. All great places, but all very pricey. If I was looking to keep costs down, I'd take a serious look at New Orleans. Obviously purchasing a house there might be riskier (since much of the city is below sea level), but they've got a burgeoning tech scene, lots of media companies, and the culture+food can't be beat.