I'm currently single, live in the SF Bay Area, and my only roommate is my dog. Given that, I'd be a fool to not at least consider moving somewhere else. So, y

I'm currently single, live in the SF Bay Area, and my only roommate is my dog. Given that, I'd be a fool to not at least consider moving somewhere else. So, yes, I did consider it. But, my dog loves that I live within 5 miles of at least 5 different dog parks, and that's a real factor. I also have an extra bedroom I use as an office, so, I'm all set up to WFH here in my rent controlled apartment, even if I don't move anywhere. In another 3 years, I expect my rent will be significantly below market. For now, I've decided that my life is here, and I like it that way. That might change when my lease is up in February. However, I'm also currently on the job market, so, there will be the additional factor of "is my employer going to pay me less if I move, and, if so, how much?" I also have a hobby that's somewhat difficult to practice in a less populated locale, so, it's not going to be strictly a case of "run the numbers, look at the bottom line, and pick the place with the bigger number." I'm going to have to do a serious quality of life analysis in a couple of months.