[Rain Man]

Man, this is a tough one.

My kneejerk reaction is that California is pretty much perfect. The house isn't exactly to my liking, but it's still great, and then you've got all of the acreage and access to Los Angeles and the great climate. With the minimum stipend, no one would know my name, but I'd be happy in my little enclave.

But then I look at Alabama, and I actually like the Alabama house better. It's on 80 acres, which is more than adequate, and the climate in northern Alabama is pretty mild. The winters are a bit cooler than California and the summers are a bit warmer, and I bet you've got a lot more humidity and bugs. You don't have good city access, but that stipend is eye-opening. With $1.1 million a year in income, I would be one of the biggest dogs in Huntsville, and there's a big appeal to that. I'd give money to charities, do kind deeds, and the restaurants would know me well for my frequent $1,000 tips. ​I would be beloved in northern Alabama.

But in the end, I just can't go against a dryer climate with fewer mosquitos and access to Los Angeles. I think the Alabama house is a far better deal for the money, but I'll stick with California.