Consider housing price and state tax as well

georgeecollins 14 hours ago | parent | next [-]

And don't forget the strict laws that prevent people from leaving and require them to complain instead.

	▲	kg 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		As someone who moved out of California a few years ago I assure you that it is exceedingly easy to move to a different state, assuming you have the money to move at all.

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Take8435 14 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Sure. A state where housing is dirt cheap and no taxes is great, but if something happens to you, good luck finding a hospital or municipal services. Job prospects are also something to consider.

Just because houses cost more and there's a state tax, doesn't mean it's _bad_.