Maybe, psychologically, the Mojave appeals to more people due to the brilliant blue skies, the greenery, and the all over sense of life being renewed?
I dont mean humnan kind, I mean simply planet earth itself, seems to be healing and improving in the Mojave, whereas in CW it seemed so dire, hurt, bleak and empty.
I didnt realise at first why even myself was drawn to the Mojave rather than the capital, but I finally realised this was the reason why!
What's not to love about brittliant clean blue skies, the final re-growth of plants and nature, pure clean waters and fresh air?