I live in Orange County ... riding here, both road and mountain is heaven. It's great and it's year round. Lots of great bike clubs to join both recreational and racing... but housing here is even worse than either Inland Empire or LA. Average price for small 3b/2bath home is $800,000 (if purchasing in Santa Ana or Anaheim. For areas like Irvine or Aliso Viejo it's $1,000,000+). One bedroom condo starts at $500,000. Rent is around $1500 for a one bedroom. But then again the riding is great. Best you just stay where you are. It's overcrowded and too busy here as it is!!!