I'm visiting LA/OC next week from Boston.  I've been quoted $700/hr, $1,200/2hr from a top notch provider and twice that for a double.

In Boston the going rate for 8-10's is $300-400/hr; I know that used to be the case in LA several years ago as well.

Have things changed that much or have I just found a couple "super-premium" providers?

I'm not asking about value or "is it worth it?", just curious about market rates Boston vs. OC.