i'm originally from the west coast, Jeff. i was born and raised in San Francisco until i was 4. I've heard Washington and Oregon are nice. hmmmm...well, perhaps i shall put some some cities in the cost of living relocator and see what happens. i'm afraid louisville has spoiled us in that the cost of living is good and they tend to pay us a good wage out here. when i punch in our numbers in the cost of living relocator, it seems all the seaside places are much more expensive to live. i'll check it out though. :) thanks! :)