My spouse has simillar issues, and we have really loved not driving since moving to (downtown) SF. Some people think it's cold and foggy here, but compared to p

My spouse has simillar issues, and we have really loved not driving since moving to (downtown) SF. Some people think it's cold and foggy here, but compared to places I lived in the northwest or northeast, it's almost like there is no weather at all. The vast majority of the time, it's in the 60's or 70's, and rarely more than partly cloudy. Also, because of the relatively lower lattitude, it's light more in the winter than other places I have lived, which I would expect to be the most important factor for S.A.D. People who think it's cold here think cold means 60F. This is a legitimate point of view, but nothing like where I come from. Consider that noise, impersonalization, aggressive people, and a certain amount of urban squalor will likely weight on your mood and cause some degree of anxiety if those things bother you. It will take time to adjust your expectations and habits to avoid the worst of that. I slipped into the habit of wearing headphones and sunglasses when I'm out walking to dull the noise, and make it harder to for people to hassle me (I used to find this mildly anti-social; now I'm one of them). There are plenty of natural green places you can go on public transport to unwind from the city, but you have to go through it to get there. I suggest finding an apartment building with a gym in it, or nearby if you can. Also, moving here without a job is a risky proposition. 20k$ sounds like about 4-6 months runway at best, if you live by yourself, with no car, and _very_ modestly. OTOH, it seems like employers were suddenly more willing to talk me when I got here just because I had an SF address. Good luck, I hope it works out.