Everyone’s telling you to leave Orange County for Montana for affordability and policies… But here’s what they aren’t telling you. They’ll say cheaper cost of living, more space, slower pace. On paper, Montana looks nice. Big land, quiet towns, less traffic. But here’s the catch. You trade ocean weather for months of snow, ice, and gray skies. You trade walkable towns and coffee shops for errands that take 30-60 minutes each. Grocery run, dinner, gym, all drives. In OC, the beach, the pier, your