What do you consider "normal"? From what I hear, many people are lucky to still have jobs. Most companies are operating on "skeleton" crews and offering reduced benefits, since very few companies are in the "attract and hire the best engineers" mode. Most are in the "We have to limit expenses to make our shareholders happy, so we're reducing your perks and benefits. If you don't like it, there's the door" mode.

If you own a residence in Folsom, stay there; you'll never be able to sell it and buy something equivalent on the Peninsula.