Back from the Bay Area

I'm back in Redmond after spending last week in the Bay Area.  Is it just me or does the Bay Area look more like LA every day?  The smog, the traffic, the concrete and asphalt habitat... it's all there.  Anyway, although I spent the first 34 years of my life in the Bay Area, I have to say that I was pleased when the wheels touched down on SeaTac's runway 16L.  I simply find this area to be a better place to live.  Yes, yes, it's cloudy a lot in the winter and it gets dark early that time of year as well, but by most other quality of life measures I'll take Seattle over SF.  Your mileage may vary.