People leaving california:
The Golden State was new to the top 10 in the last United Van Lines survey, and this year it jumped up into the top 5.
While work was the primary reason to leave California, it was an even bigger reason to come. The land of Hollywood and Silicon Valley has an irresistible appeal.
However, the glamor comes with a price. California is the third most expensive place to live in the United States, beaten only by the District of Columbia and Hawaii on MERIC’s list.
Reddit user missmommy_88 doesn’t think the sunny weather and scenic beaches are worth it.
“Skyrocketing rent and mortgage prices, gas prices way above the national average, crazy high cost of living, excessive taxes, droughts that last for years, mandatory power outages for ‘safety’ purposes in many areas of the state, devastating fires and lack of insurance coverage for houses in those areas makes this place absolutely awful.”