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RE: Letting Go and Moving On... Eventually
It is ridiculously expensive here, and that's the sole reason I'm leaving and trying to get my friends to also. I see so much struggle here, and people feel trapped because everyone they know is here after all these years. But life is so much less stressful when you can easily earn for your physical needs and have cushion left to know that there is really no such thing as a financial "emergency" anymore, just expected and unexpected events.
But an area can't have everyone leave who isn't making mid-6-figures. You can't have no teachers, public safety workers, waitresses, etc. They have got to figure something out. But in the meantime, I'm retiring on an acre of land that I can buy with cash. Gotta do what I can for the one I can do it for.
That does sound like quite the dilemma. Kudos to you though for recognizing the unnecessary strain that the city's economy was putting on you. It's almost like knowing you are in a bad relationship, but since you have been together with the person for so long you convince yourself it is easier to stay than start all over.
The true friends you have made will stay in touch and even visit your peaceful plot of land when they get the opportunity. In the end be grateful for what the city gave to you and cherish those memories as life has decided it is time to go make more.