Which city in Cali or Connecticut should I teach in?

[merrieishott]

According to this website
http://www.aft.org/presscenter/releases/2007/salary_map.htm

Cali and Connecticut have the highest pay rate for teachers. I live in New Hampshire, so I know Connecticut won't be much of a change (culture, climate etc.) but I am assuming living in Cali would be totally different (I am up for a change!). SO in your opinion/experience, what cities are the best in:

1. Connecticut
2. Cali

for teaching?
If I'm going to live in Cali, I would like to live in an area where it doesn't get a lot of snow, if any (I have lived with it for 22 years!)
In either states, I don't want to live where there is a big city. I would like to own a small house or a condo, and I want to be in a city that has TREES and GRASS! I couldn't live in a 10th floor apartment with a view of city streets and skyscrapers.


Thanks so much !