Californians Are Being Priced Out of the State. Where Are They Going?
Many Californians are leaving the state due to high housing costs and the desire for more affordable living conditions. This trend has been ongoing for over two decades, with more people moving out than in. The exodus has been particularly pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic, although it has not reversed recently.
- ▪Nearly 10 million people moved out of California from 2010 to 2024, while just over 7 million moved in.
- ▪Housing affordability is the primary reason cited by Californians for leaving the state.
- ▪The cost of living in California, including essentials like groceries and gas, is significantly higher than the national average.
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By Giulia CarbonaroSenior Housing ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Thousands of Californians are being priced out of the Golden State and are leaving it for more affordable communities in neighboring states, according to new data from the nonpartisan California Policy Lab (CPL). Many of those turning their back on the state are doing so because they cannot achieve the life they want, but are seeing their wealthier neighbors doing so, researchers found.
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