Why Are So Many Leaving California?

Not just the rich, but everyday folks too.

They're packing up their stuff and heading out. Where are they going? Mostly nearby states like:

• Arizona
• Nevada
• Oregon
• Washington
• Texas

U-Haul's Data Shows a Six-Year Trend

More people are leaving California than moving in. But it's not just California. Other states like:

• Massachusetts
• New York
• New Jersey
• Illinois

Why Are They Leaving?

It's a mix of reasons:

• High cost of living
• Housing prices
• Political differences

One thing is clear: people are voting with their feet.

California's Population Growth Slows

California's population is still growing. But just barely. It grew by only 0.05% last year. A big change from the years right after the 2020 pandemic, when the population actually shrank.

The Big Picture

It's a mix of things:

• Cost of living
• Housing
• Politics
• And more

But one thing is for sure: California is changing. And it's not just the billionaires who are noticing.