Oakland is much cheaper. Berkeley is as expensive as SF. What do you mean by some of the other little towns? There aren't any "other little towns." Alameda?
Walnut Creek, etc. There are a half dozen or more. Debate semantics fine but it's clearly what he meant IMO.
I wasn't debating semantics, I was just wondering what he meant.
Your comment was worded in a way I found a little more abrasive and harsh when I replied to it. I think your edit here better expresses your curiosity.