This book covers all areas of the state of California, and could be very useful in comparing and selecting between the eleven areas of the state that the authors profile. The book covers many cities and towns, but does miss some towns that could be of high interest to retirees -- such as Auburn and Morro Bay. Unfortunately, since the books was copyright in 1998 and because of the rapid increases in real estate values, the home prices given are quite out of date.
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Very good explanations and data of the towns covered. I wish the author had included a more cities in the book.