Some people like Silicon Valley, some people don't. To each his own.

Silicon Valley has a huge population of smart tech workers. There are certainly advantages to running a tech startup there. Other aspects of the area detract from the quality of life, however.

I live in the bay area, but can't stand Silicon Valley's feeling of endless suburbia. I don't think strip malls and sprawling apartment complexes make a good living environment for me. Some people prefer it, however. Silicon Valley is for them. It is not for me.