I've lived/worked in Seattle for 15 years. It's a nice place. There are interesting things that happen here. I really like the sun though, so the 9 months of g

I've lived/worked in Seattle for 15 years. It's a nice place. There are interesting things that happen here. I really like the sun though, so the 9 months of gray and dark are hard. I often fantasize about leaving, but I think a tropical vacation in April can really help that. Affordability is still much better in Seattle. You still have a (small) chance of buying a house here, depending on income. My career opportunities have been solid. I'm a little sad that I missed out on the Bay Area Experience in my younger years. If I had things to do over again I think I'd work in the Bay for 2-3 years first, then leave. At this point I'm never moving there because the cost of living is too high with a family.