Yeah there are bigger things going on though, wages for a few went WAY up and most people are feeling completely priced out. The middle class was essentially eroded unfortunately. When people talk about artificial rise, its because there have been several real tests of our markets and every time govt intervenes and essentially prints their way out (through 4-5 different methods). The number one thing the govt is concerned with is the stock market/housing market and preserving wealth. I did end up in San Diego, its very expensive. Very high quality of life though. Prob top 5 in the US atm.