The central coast is nearly as expensive and is a socialist, liberal enclave. It is more beautiful and less congested
shows how much you know about the area.. the bit between pismo and san simeon is not even close to the expense of SF and it is a RED area.. check the charts from the last election..plus, I've been vacationing and living part time in the area for 40 years, so I think I know what I'm talking about.