> I don't think that's OP's point, the article should talk more about the reason why the housing is so expensive, not just say "because of silicon valley."

I don't think so;

> I wish the article focused more on the reasons people choose to stay in a place with a ridiculous cost of living that they can't afford.

Perhaps that's open to interpretation, but I took it to mean, why are staying if they can't afford to?