I don't think there really is an equivalent in California. I searched for a small town with affordable housing and some minimal level of infrastructure. I found

I don't think there really is an equivalent in California. I searched for a small town with affordable housing and some minimal level of infrastructure. I found what I needed in another state. I work remotely, so my income is portable. I could potentially go anywhere in the US. I couldn't find anything in California that met my needs.