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New Data Reveals California’s Mass Exodus Is Getting Worse

FehintolaBy FehintolaJuly 2, 20245 Mins Read
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The continuous exodus from California appears to be growing worse. Many Californians have decided to leave the state and go to one that is more inexpensive, as seen by the several fresh papers that have surfaced analyzing this ongoing issue in the Golden State. 

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  • The Ongoing Exodus 
  • Popular Locations 
  • High Cost of Living 
  • Gold Rush
  • High Taxes
  • Workforce Shortages
  • What Can Be Done?
  • Mass Exodus 
  • Population Prediction 
  • Migration Out of California 
  • Exit From San Francisco 
  • Less Expensive States
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New information gathered by the relocation tech business move Buddha has hinted that the situation surrounding this departure would worsen over the coming years.

The Ongoing Exodus 

Californians have begun to leave the state to start over in less expensive parts of the country. A drive for migration gained momentum during the COVID-19 epidemic. 

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Although there have been indications in recent times that this migration may be slowing off, fresh data from moveBuddha shows the complete opposite.

Popular Locations 

Some of the most popular locations where people move out include Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. 

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These states appear to be more business-friendly than California, offer favorable taxation rates, and have a relatively lower cost of living. 

High Cost of Living 

It is also noteworthy that California has a little higher overall cost of living than the majority of states.

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The high traffic and congestion in California have become a source of discomfort to the people inhabiting the area.

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Gold Rush

Thousands of individuals from other states traveled to California during the gold rush of the 1800s in hopes of striking it rich. 

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But, a few decades later, to be allowed to stay in California, one must get there already affluent. If not, they’ll find it difficult to make ends meet and probably end up moving.

High Taxes

Taxes on both individuals and businesses remain high in California, the result of which has prompted many residents to seek other options that are cheaper than what they are currently paying.

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The state is unreasonably bureaucratic, and the ongoing corruption discourages locals from starting their businesses. The exodus of the people is causing havoc to the economy of California. 

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Workforce Shortages

The lack of skilled people is a massive issue that continues to affect many industries as they try to look for employees to hire. 

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Small businesses and new ventures are also most affected, with numerous companies having to shut down because of the scarcity of workers. Also, out of this exodus, the state has been losing tax revenue that could otherwise help address budget deficits.

What Can Be Done?

Thus, the question arises, what can be done to prevent the emigration of its citizens? Some solutions include: Reducing Regulations. Deregulation and reduction of the bureaucratic burden can make it easier for companies to carry out their business and thereby generate employment.

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Also, tax relief could benefit struggling businesses and increase the state’s appeal to newcomers by promising tax cuts. Infrastructure investment is also a solution. It might be useful to spend on the creation of infrastructure, traffic jams could be reduced thus enhancing the standard of living.

Mass Exodus 

The situation of mass exodus in California is further deepening. Alone in 2022, 671,530 people moved out of the state. This means that it is high time for political leaders to step up and address the factors that led to this phenomenon. 

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Cutting on the number of regulations, providing exemptions from taxes, and providing funding for infrastructure projects. California can try to revert the flow and retain the population which is essential for being considered a prosperous state.

Population Prediction 

California had 34 million residents in 2000, and the state’s population was still rising. Due to population growth, estimates of the population for the ensuing few decades were created. 

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It was anticipated that 45 million people would reside there by 2020 and 60 million by 2040. Unfortunately, the state of California had a peak population of 39.5 million in 2020; as of March 2023, that number had hardly increased to 38.9 million.

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Migration Out of California 

MoveBuddha reports that a significant number of users have utilized their platform to locate migration routes out of California. 

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As a result, a lot of individuals have searched for strategies to relocate from other Golden State cities. This report displays the top ten most popular routes that were searched, five of which were from California.

Exit From San Francisco 

The data also revealed a significant number of San Francisco queries. San Francisco exit routes outperformed Los Angeles when compared on a per capita basis. 

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San Jose and several other Californian cities were among the top-ranked cities on this list. Exit routes from San Jose to Austin and Seattle were searched by a lot of individuals.

Less Expensive States

Some states are far less expensive overall to live in, even though those states are fairly pricey and anyone considering moving might want to avoid them if they are on a tight budget. 

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West Virginia is the least expensive state to live in. The following five states are also among the least expensive places to live: Oklahoma, Kansas, Alabama, and Mississippi.

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