You dont live here do you ? It is a fantastic place to live. The fires and mudlsides are very rare and affect a very small portion of the county.
Housing is expensive but that is because everyone wants to live here and is willing to pay for it.
Cold weather cities the cold weather and snow affects you everyday for 4 or 5 months a year.
I'm not sure about crime statistics, but it cant be any worse than most places in the country.
Gas is expensive everywhere, not just here. And how is the job market ? It is pretty good here in San Diego.
Maybe it is not working out for you here in San Diego. But it certainly is for alot of other folks !