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‘THE PRICES ARE JUST OUTRAGEOUS’: CALIFORNIANS ARE STILL DITCHING THE GOLDEN
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Andrew Rowley and his wife Lauren always imagined building a life in Southern
California, where they were both born and raised. But when they began searching
for a home, they were quickly discouraged by San Diego's sky-high housing
prices.

“We both have great jobs and wanted to stay in San Diego,” Rowley told CBS 8
reporters. “But the prices are just outrageous.”

The average home price in the sunny city is $1.01 million according to data from
Zillow. Even with a $700,000 budget, few options matched the Rowleys' vision of
a home. Ultimately, the family decided to start a new adventure in Denver,
Colorado, where they purchased a four-bedroom house with an expansive yard for
less than $600,000.

“All of our friends understood why we're doing it. We've had other friends leave
the state. We've had other friends contemplating leaving the state and moving,”
Lauren Rowley added.

Their story is part of a larger migration trend, as many Californians are
choosing to leave in search of more affordable housing and the overall cost of
living.


NEARLY 400,000 CALIFORNIANS LEFT BETWEEN 2021 AND 2022

The Rowleys are not alone in leaving the Golden State. The high cost of living
and rising house prices have led thousands of residents to seek more affordable
options.

Through IRS data, financial tech company Smart Asset found that between 2021 and
2022, 399,138 people left California for states like Texas, Arizona, Nevada,
Washington and Florida.

Many of these transplants, including San Diego native Jessica Duarte, are moving
not just for better housing prices but also to achieve overall financial
stability. Duarte sold her one-bedroom condo in Rancho Bernardo and bought a new
home in Alvaton, Kentucky.

"I took all the profit from selling my condo and was able to buy this one right
out, so I don't have a house payment," Duarte said.

She now lives closer to her parents, who also relocated from California. But
housing prices aren’t the only factor drawing Californians to other states.
Duarte admitted that everything else is cheaper, too — including gas, groceries
and utilities.

While both Duarte and the Rowleys enjoy their new adventures outside of
California, they are open to returning someday.

“Of course, I feel a little homesick. I miss my California burritos and all that
stuff, but I feel like I'm ready for some new experiences,” Andrew Rowley told
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WHERE ARE CALIFORNIANS HEADED?

A SmartAsset study highlighted a significant trend of Californians relocating to
more affordable places to live. From 2021 to 2022, 254,935 people moved into
California, but 399,138 left, resulting in a net loss of over 143,000 residents.
Among those who left, the top three destinations were Texas, Arizona, and
Nevada.

Texas attracted 54,136 households from California, with an average adjusted
gross income (AGI) of $146,000 — likely due to Texas’s lack of state income tax
and generally lower living costs. Arizona drew 32,864 households, with an
average AGI of $100,399. Close by, Nevada became the third-most-popular
destination, receiving 30,571 households. Nevada’s lack of state income tax also
provides transplants the potential to save thousands of dollars each year.

For wealthier Californians, states like Wyoming and Florida are particularly
attractive due to their tax advantages. Wyoming drew 1,368 households from
California with an average AGI of $284,133, while New Hampshire and Florida
attracted high earners with AGIs of $204,605 and $187,025, respectively. This
migration trend points to Californians seeking nearby states with lower living
costs, warmer climates and reduced tax burdens to maintain or grow their
financial resources.

However, it’s worth noting that states without income taxes typically have
higher sales taxes, which impact lower-income earners the most. While those with
lower incomes often pay less in income taxes, they may spend a large portion of
their income on goods that are subject to sales tax, making affordability a
mixed equation.

The Golden State's high costs continue to shape migration patterns. As
affordability becomes a driving factor, many residents seeking financial
stability may take the risk to build a life outside of California.

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