Originally Posted by
rruff
A great place for sure... but the cost of living is the issue for most people. Houses are still over $400k in Morro Bay and over $500k in SLO. The area around Santa Maria is only ~$250k though.
I didn't like Santa Maria, though years ago they had a drag strip there but not anymore I've heard. I have heard they still have tri tip barbecue summer weekends. I would be willing to spend an additional $250k not to live in Santa Maria.