After my 30-year marriage ended, I moved to California. When it got too pricey, I built my dream life in New Orleans

After my 30-year marriage ended, I moved from Connecticut to California. When the West Coast became too costly, I built a more affordable dream life in New Orleans. THEPALMER/Getty Images After my divorce, I moved to California, where I had a support network of friends and family. I loved it, but…