I moved from San Francisco to Miami. It's cheaper and I love the lifestyle, but I miss the professionalism of the Bay Area.

Gustavo Fernandez.

Courtesy of Gustavo Fernandez

• Gustavo Fernandez moved from San Francisco to Miami in 2020 for family and cultural reasons.
• Miami's lower cost of living and lifestyle benefits have made him happy with his decision.
• He does, however, miss the outdoors and the professionalism he experienced in San Francisco.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gustavo Fernandez, a 50-year-old photographer in Miami. It has been edited for length and clarity.