>There is enough housing if you don't mind the long commute. It's more like a shortage of homes in desirable areas

It would be so cool if this was true, or even remotely close to true.

Here's the middle of the desert, 2 hours east of San Diego, where you can see prices double in the last 2 years (just like, surprise, everywhere else!)

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3526-Country-Club-Rd-Borr...