The Brief
- California continues to see a high number of residents moving out, with Los Angeles and the Bay Area leading the exodus for the fourth straight year.
- Rising living costs, particularly housing prices and high taxes, are major factors driving people away from the state.
- Concerns about natural disasters, such as recent large wildfires, are also contributing to residents’ decision to leave California.
LOS ANGELES – California continues to experience a significant outmigration of residents, with seven of its cities appearing in PODS’ annual moving trends report.
This trend is largely driven by the state’s high cost of living, including expensive housing and high taxes, alongside concerns about economic challenges and natural disasters.
By the numbers:…