In my mind I kind of lumped Redwood City, and that whole Atherton area, in with Palo Alto. Redwood City indeed is a very nice place, there's decent housing, a friend of mine whose parents are pastors were able to buy a house with a pool, and there's this atmosphere around that particular area that's just unique. I think it's a combination of expensive cars, luxury housing, and smart people that makes me want to do better.

East Menlo Park is kind of ghetto though.