If you’re in tech and you have prior ties with California, I think that’s the place for you. Everywhere has drawbacks.

expANsive

It’s a thing in outdoorsy areas away from people. Think Newfoundland, Alaska/Yukon, Montana, Utah, Arizona & Vancouver Island.

Also ski resorts: Canmore, Revelstoke, Colorado.

As far as cities go, the only appealing place is Montreal, but it’s not quite as expansive as what you’d find elsewhere in the world.