Explore the reasons behind the mass exodus from California, including high cost of living and strict lockdown measures. Learn about the motivations of those who have left, such as political frustrations and housing concerns. Discover the impact of California's exodus on other states and Governor Gavin Newsom's efforts to attract residents back.
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The high cost of living, crime, safety, and strict lockdown measures are key factors prompting Californians to leave the state.
Conservative-leaning states that resisted strict lockdown measures are more attractive destinations for those leaving California due to political differences.
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Mass Exodus from California
The podcast episode discusses the significant number of people leaving California, with census data revealing a net loss of nearly 700,000 residents since 2020. This trend is attributed to factors such as freedom, the high cost of living, crime, safety, and strict lockdown measures. The state's strict lockdown and high taxes, along with onerous regulations and a sizable homeless population, contribute to the desire to relocate. Remote work opportunities have also played a role in facilitating the exodus.
Reasons and Experiences of Leaving
The podcast highlights interviews with individuals who have left California. Real estate agent Scott Shepard states that factors like the cost of living, taxation, and crime were already compelling people to leave before the pandemic. COVID-19 restrictions intensified this trend. Additionally, individuals like Tito Soto, who moved to Nashville, emphasize the negative impact of lockdown measures on their children's education and sports activities. Intolerance over political differences was another cited reason for relocation.
Desirable Destinations and Political Undertones
The podcast reveals that Californians are primarily moving to states like Idaho, Tennessee, Texas, and Florida, which have seen population growth during and after COVID-19. Conservative-leaning states that resisted strict lockdown measures appear to be more attractive destinations. Real estate agent Scott Shepard observed a political undertone in the motivations of those leaving California. Despite the exodus, the podcast notes that California's leaders have not changed policies that are causing people to leave, and businesses like Tesla and Oracle have reduced their presence in the state.
According to the LA Times, forty percent of California residents are now considering leaving the state. We speak to some of the 700,000 people who have already moved out of the state about the reasons for their departure and what the migration means for the rest of the country. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.
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