First of all, you should pay attention to the fact that these indicators are for2015, and it was, by the way, 3 years ago. Still, I really doubt the verity of the card.
How about California vs the rest of the United States: http://www.businessinsider.com/california-worst-quality-of-life-2018-3 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...ranks-last-quality-life-new-report/384853002/
Why not look at its Debt? https://www.sfchronicle.com/politic...400-billion-debt-worries-analysts-6812264.php
Bay Area homes deliver record-breaking returns The good times started to roll in April 2012. The Warriors had a solid new back court named Curry and Thompson and local home prices started to climb again. Since then, Bay Area homes have gained value year-over-year for a record 70 straight months, according to real estate data firm CoreLogic. It’s been nearly six years, and the Warriors and the housing market look stronger than ever.(Mercury News)
I found HI traffic far worse than the Bay Area. Plus no mass transit options except The Bus which was stuck in the same traffic as everyone else.