I think that's what it comes down to. Sure we might get used to the sunshine and not have as great an emotional lift as when you first see it after months of bleak gray, but the constant positive impact in the day-to-day is by far and away the greater benefit.

That stress reduction and mood enhancement cascades into other aspects of your life such as your sleep, relationships, overall stress level, etc.

I'd make the move again any day of the week. If anything I regret not moving here sooner (largely due to housing prices).