It’s definitely not sunshine and rainbows.

Look, @James Wise is arguably the "King" in this segment your speaking of and he's not gonna pump sunshine up your tailpipe saying it's all roses and fairy-farts.     

Do sunshine and beaches matter more, or a strong job market in your specific field?

Although Im not saying that’s always the right call, if you care about monthly cash flow and year-round sunshine, Phoenix can look mighty appealing.

You have to get within a mile of the beach before you saw all of the sunshine people talked about. 

The low income versus high cost of living is referred to locally as the sunshine tax. https://www.businessinsider.com/most-expensive-places-to-liv...https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/sandiegocitycal...It is my view that the incomes cannot sustain the high cost of housing in San Diego but it has seemed this way to me for four decades and yet the RE prices keep increasing.  

CA sun shines better, CA water tasts better, girls are prettier, bestest economy, just EVERYTHING in CA is better..... 

It’s a bit like playing Monopoly but with real addresses and real money.. and when done right, it can feel like unlocking a secret level in the real estate game.But hey, no point pretending it’s all sunshine and roses.

These employers frequently attract new residents and create a steady influx of good quality renters and prospective tenants. 5) The Albuquerque metro area and Central New Mexico enjoy over 310 days of sunshine and a mild climate year-round.

I need sunshine and warmth (and a beautiful place to vacation with my family.)