Quality of life vs the weather

Yet another winter storm is hitting New England and i'm reading more FB chatter about how great the Silicon Valley weather is. I'm just thinking, though, about how that supposedly lousy New England weather was a component that made me what I am today. Lots of weather to stay inside, read books and develop my mind. And this "great" San Francisco Bay area weather is meaning no rain, lots of pollution and an awful winter for me with regards to allergies and breathing. At least in Boston you'll have water to drink.