Hi X-Treme! I wish you and your GF all the best with you relocation. While California's salaries are good, the cost of living there is VERY high. You can may similar salaries in Texas and Louisiana where the cost of living is much lower. I moved from New Orleans, LA. to Houston, Texas. The weather here is warm and humid...and can get downright HOT in the summer. I am actually thinking of relocating to Vancouver next year. Any info/advice on obtaining my RN licensure. Can you recommend any hospitals in the area and places to live? Thanks so much and let me know if I can help you further. You can send me a PM.