“...where you hang your hat.” = where a person lives.
“Why would anyone live in Virginia?”
Trying to find out how your state compares to Virginia.
“Why would anyone live in Virginia?”
“....that I will find acceptable housing in some place other than California.”
I missed that last post.
The proverb...”Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones”....comes to mind.
Good luck with your escape plans.