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Celebrity Moves: Why Stars Are Leaving California
Los Angeles, California, USA,Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Key Statistic – From July 2024 to July 2025, roughly 229,000 Californians moved out of the U.S., the highest count among all states.
The Numbers
| Rank | State | Residents Leaving (Jul 24–Jul 25) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | ~229,000 |
| 2 | New York | ~138,000 |
- Historical Trend – Between 2022 and 2023 alone, nearly 700,000 Californians relocated.
Driving Forces
- Wildfire Risk – Rising danger and associated costs.
- Affordability Gap – Housing prices outpace wages; the cost of living climbs faster than incomes.
- Tax Burden – California’s high taxes reduce disposable income, prompting even the wealthy to relocate.
- Lifestyle Preferences – Desire for less pressure and a more relaxed social climate.
Who’s Leaving?
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Billionaires | Several moved after a proposed tax hike. |
| Celebrities | - Amanda Seyfried – moved to a farm in upstate New York. - Matthew McConaughey – left LA in 2012, returned later. |
| General Public | Many choose Florida, Texas, or New York; a few go abroad. |
| High‑Net‑Worth Individuals | Gus Lira (private jet firm) moved to Nevada, citing the tax loss on his Malibu condo. |
Takeaway
California’s exodus is not a fleeting trend but a sustained movement fueled by environmental risks, economic pressures, and personal choice. As residents seek places where their money stretches further and the pace slows down, other states are poised to grow, while California faces a challenge to reverse or manage this departure wave.
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