Whoa, easy there travelin' man - i still stand by my statement that to live in SP as you MAY currently be accustomed to living, i.e., air conditioning, golf-cart purchase and maintenance, modernized US style residence, dining out at nice restaurants, appliances, etc. plus entertainment, etc., does easily match the cost of Austin, Texas. I've lived both places, and it was just about the same on a monthly basis. I also mentioned that it COULD be done a lot less expensively, if one were to re-work one's requirements for day to day living. Go for it! Nothing wrong with a variety of opinions, it takes all kinds, and San Pedro is full of all kinds, thankfully. smile I also again encourage everybody to check it out in person, its always a treat to go for a visit-it'll take ten years off of you for at least a week thereafter!