I am sooo jealous of you non Yanks. You can just move and not pay taxes. We can't do that. They will tax us anywhere on the planet, except US territories (but then pay tax there).
As for Mexico, I know it well since I was raised in Cal. Parts can be sketchy, but most of it is very safe, especially Baja. If you need warmer water, go to the east shore (Sea of Cortez). Its in the mid 70's. Loreto is cheap as hell and a really cool town. La Paz is the big city, but not really that big, and super fun.
As for the work hours, I think the west coast is perfect. Yes, you have to wake up early, but get every afternoon off for outdoor sports/activities. Well, maybe for you east coasties that isn't important considering you have horrible weather, no mountains, no waves, and crappy rivers. Out west it is an issue though.
As for Mexico, I know it well since I was raised in Cal. Parts can be sketchy, but most of it is very safe, especially Baja. If you need warmer water, go to the east shore (Sea of Cortez). Its in the mid 70's. Loreto is cheap as hell and a really cool town. La Paz is the big city, but not really that big, and super fun.
As for the work hours, I think the west coast is perfect. Yes, you have to wake up early, but get every afternoon off for outdoor sports/activities. Well, maybe for you east coasties that isn't important considering you have horrible weather, no mountains, no waves, and crappy rivers. Out west it is an issue though.