jrphil,

The question to ask is whether the Whipple is done laparoscopically? This, to me, is the major decision factor.

Laparoscopic Whipple requires extremely well trained surgical teams, facilities and surgeons - this is the differentiating point, IMO.

Your location should be secondary - go where they might be able to save your life. If you need to stay, then rent a place for as long as it takes to get through their neoadjuvant process and to the Whipple - and, post op chemo, if directed.