While still somewhat cheaper than prime Bay Area real estate in absolute sense, the price edge in San Diego and North County has rapidly diminished in the last couple of years. Bidding is extremely aggressive and many homes in the more desirable areas go pending within a few days, frequently with many offers multiple $100k's above asking price. Saw one go $1M above asking recently. It's pretty bonkers.

Why is it great for remote work? The land is already developed and the undeveloped areas get the sweltering sun of socal without the cooling ocean breeze to balance it out. The "good climate" only lasts for a mile or so from shore from