"From California to the Ocean State: A Surprising Shift in the Quest for the Perfect Home. For many, the allure of the East Coast is a siren's call, drawing them away from the sun-kissed beaches of California. For one San Diego native, the bright lights of New York City were supposed to be the ultimate destination, but a surprising twist has led them to discover a new sense of happiness in the smallest state in the country: Rhode Island. What could have driven this West Coast transplant to trade in the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple for the charm of the Ocean State?"


I grew up in San Diego and always wanted to move to the East Coast. I thought NYC was my dream home, but now, I'm happier living in Rhode Island.