Yep...save your money ...for 49 years

Some dream to move to Michigan. The good thing it usually turns out well where moving to California turns out nightmarish.

@Nun of the Above If someone says your wrong, they never have been there.

@I Know Better I lived in north San Diego county from 1978 to 1989. It really was paradise. Rural, yet close to the beach, city and mountains. I am so grateful i had that experience. I have no desire to go to California now though.

California Dreamin’, Surfin USA, Where The Boys Are, San Francisco Nights, the surf movies (who couldn’t love Annette⁉️) Went to school for a semester as an 8th grader in Woodland Hills/Canoga Park. The cultural whiplash I experienced coming from the Chicago burbs was an eye-opener! Example, maroon onesie gym outfits doing bad calisthenics to ‘Go chicken fat’. Canoga Park junior high?? Smart black shorts and white short-sleeved shirt getting some syncopated moves on with the Doors 1st album. yeah (sorry for all that typing Briggsy 🎄☃️)

Michigan is far better. At least we don't die of thirst like they do in california

bravobob1, you're an asshole!!!! Freeze to death Michigan, that's a bunch of bullshit. You may freeze to death on Mt. Everest, K-2, etc. But give me a break. I have Lymphopenia a lack of Lymphocytes. So who a person subject that could die in the "Cold and Flu Season"? People taking chemo for cancer, Prednisone for a autoimmune disease like MS, young babies, the elderly, and people like myself subject to infections. In weather down below zero I dress warm and I'm okay. Michigan is a wimpy winter state like most of country. You moved to California because you are a liberal leftist socialist that want to "feel home" with other people like you. Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort and other ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area is the ONLY reason for California to exist. You said you freeze to death in Michigan, you are nothing but a PUSSY!!! Briggs, why don't tell about the 19 FEET of SNOW in 7 DAYS that fell in Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort in December, 2018.

@@garywoolard9499 he didn't say it, his neighbor did.

Nun of the Above, the Flint water crisis is resolved.

Nun of above, if I was healthy, I live in Petoskey/Harbor Springs, Michigan. Breckenridge; Frisco; or maybe Aspen Colorado. Park City, Utah. Sandpoint, Idaho. Again if I was healthy to ski Lake Tahoe, not live there. The rest California can fall into the Pacific Ocean.

too bad it won't save Commiefornia for the reality that it is

@@PANZERFAUST90 yea but I meant because there were several negative California videos before and this is the first positive one and it's not all bad.

@@Sammykyt Yeah the weather is good. the end lol

@@PANZERFAUST90 great scenery and the best variety of scenery in the country from redwood and sequoia forests to deserts, coastline, mountains, and much more, very long and beautiful coastline with great beaches, good cities and towns (there are a lot of bad but some good), great tourist attractions, great national parks

@@Sammykyt Yeah but the politics, people, culture, crowding, taxes, and high price of living all send it down the shitter. It's not worth it to me, which is why I left.

Eliana Drew, you're right. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. We each--no one else, no excuses--are responsible for our own lives, including our happiness. I'm not rich, but I live a good life in a beautiful place. I wouldn't trade.

I think there is a forward-looking and optimistic attitude here.

@@ichirofakename just my opinion, but a lot of those who say they are moving out of California for the politics aren't telling the whole truth, in reality it is for family, or a job, etc. They just don't want to be honest with themselves.

@@kbanghart Money. Folks want a lower cost of living.

@@ichirofakename yes, part of that is involved with the comment I made about jobs. But some people fail to realize the true costs of living in certain places. Texas for example, has a higher property tax than california. What do you have to do is look at your own particular situation, and the effective tax rate. Not just look at one single factor like sales tax or something.

I’m glad you found a place that makes you happy. Lots of people who choose to move out of California are crybabies and they’re miserable with their lives. California migrants get a lot of hate from people in Oregon, Texas. Nevada, Idaho and Arizona when they move to their states.

I’ve been to Northern California once and I’ve been living in Southern California all my life. I’m glad to hear that California fits your lifestyle. Haters like spending all their time and energy bashing California over the cost of living, the homeless problems, the high taxes and the politicians they keep electing.

We live in Oregon atm and planing to move to Cali next year!! If Gods will

@@angelica_clay California is open minded, pleasant compare to other States 😍🌹

@@legendaryTMNICO yes, narrow minded people in other states

You mean dessert

@Nun of the Above Look at the bottom half of Italy on a climate map.

@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia You obviously haven't been to the SF Bay Area.

Not true, I used to live in SAC it isn't a mediteranean climate

@@gamerjohn310 SAC is considered part of the Central Valley. Definitely doesn't have a Mediterranean climate by any stretch of the imagination..

My French friends hate America, but they love California.

​@@sayjaibao01188 that's contradictory 😂

I do the same thing!!

Oh my goodness! When I was in Europe, I would always say that I’m from California and man, people loved it and always said that they would love to visit! I was surprised but was like “surrrrre??!”

That’s exactly what I said when overseas training with European militaries. The croissant bois were quick with the wise ass insults but changed demeanors when I told them I was from San Diego California 😂

Also, it has only the only SAN MATEO in the nation

Too bad it's becoming a place for the wealthy. When I worked for Placer County CSOC in Carnelian Bay, we couldn't find affordable housing for our clients in Kings Beach...which used to be dirt cheap.

@@feliciasampson8032 where I live the house are range from 200K to 800K. Also i live in California east bay.

@@diegopinera1116 that's a really broad range. Some parts of the East Bay are certainly more desirable than others. I have family in Alameda. I'd visit more often but can't deal with the traffic...lol

@@feliciasampson8032 lol alright.

That's such a good point. The earning potential is usually high enough to offset cost living. (depending on the occupation of course)

I currently live in Ohio and want to chase an art career. I plan on saving up my money until summer and just taking everything I can and moving. Is there any thing I should know. I'm going in basically job less

@@skidz3425 hi there! I have lots of advice for you. If you would like to talk further my Instagram is LynnAquaheart and we can chat but if you don’t want to do that the biggest piece of advice I have for you is definitely get a job when you get here. Minimum wage here is $15 so you can make a little over $2k a month on just 36 hours a week and that can be a vital buffer between making it and disaster while still affording you time to make your art.

@@jordanwardell9787 😘

it seems like california is a artist's heaven.

Depends on where. There might be more homeless in LA now but man, that city was a wreck in the 80s/90s. I think SD was more balanced. SF, definitely more affordable. I think pre-2004 housing prices were fairly reasonable compared to now.

Back in the 50's and 60's.....but ahhhhh the weather and outdoors

Born in 77 in California. Haven't left yet.

@@wizardmix San Francisco was amazing in the 80's.

@Nun of the Above It has it's problems, but it's still a wonderful city. I love San Francisco. One of the most unique, diverse, and amazing cities on the planet.

Yes!

Get a surf and turf burrito from saritas taco shop in spring valley

What did you expect

Amen. Coastal Mexican food beats Tex Mex to a pulp.

shhh san diego can not get touched lol. like its such an underlooked city because sf and la and in between.

LA can rival San Diego - and I was from San Diego

Yeah who doesn't love sky high real estate prices, the highest income taxes, the highest sales tax and the occasional earthquake.

I'm like Briggs when it comes to cold. I feel normal in colder weather.

Or when you live in Creamatoria for 6-7 months a year that coastal weather sure looks nice

Its also warm in Oklahoma (Southeast!)

I would rather live in Florida or Texas. Same as California but cheaper

I was just living around woodland hills and trust me you ain't missing much. We had a fire in bell canyon circle and the smoke was horrible and it is hot as hell in the 110 degrees. Plus homeless people around the bus stops and water trenches. Lots of cars being broken into and high crime area with meth heads. I want to leave California too but can't afford it. I'm gonna make a GoFundMe to get out.

Moved Out Of ENCINO Myself.

@@winning3329 Typical Garbage SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SHITHOLE For You! Sheesh!

And here I am wanting too move too Woodland Hills from Ohio. Haven't been there since 08 though. Stayed at the Warner Garner motel when I was there. Loved it! Used too walk too the Warner Center too catch the bus too North Hollywood too ride the train.

My day is now complete lol

Hahaha

One of my favorite parts tbh

@@rodburgundy9949 lol

Briggs knows everything there is to know, about everything there is to know. He just wants you to know that, because anything you say, is wrong....

@@thomaslarose5733 lol I specifically replied to your message because I think I can help a lot. How do you handle humidity? I've lived in California my entire life, 48 years, and I visited Florida and I can tell you that you will face extreme humidity and lots of storms over the summer. In CA we have a very arid climate, so while it gets hot in the valley areas, with the lack of humidity it's really not too bad. We call it a dry heat.

@@thomaslarose5733 That's good to know, yes so you may not mind it too bad in that case. Plus the cost of living is lower, depending on where you live

There are affordable places to live in California like Yucca Valley, Palmdale, Mohave, banning, Apple valley and Bakersfield.

@@thomaslarose5733 Come to California. The weather and variety of fast food places are the best. I can recommend some places to eat in Carson and Torrance.

@@thomaslarose5733 It’s also hot and humid in the Philippines too.

Amen! I’m glad you like it here! We are very open minded and diverse! 💪

LOL no. Not even close to the best state. Maybe if you make 7 figures. I lived there several years, make over 100K, and had zero disposable income. That was in 2003. Sounds like it has gotten worse. The government is so worried about the impoverished people that they let them do or live wherever they want. You either pay ungodly amounts of money to live 1 block from a hobo camp or commute 2 hours a day. I can think of 20 states better that California.

Why did you move from NYC?

@@Ms.UniquebeautyExactly I would like to know because, I’m a concrete city baby too, meaning NYC I would like to relocate to the Golden State lmao

Honestly I don’t think our leadership is that bad here. Sure it is not perfect but damn looking at Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Louisiana, like we’re doing pretty good honestly Lmao. I’ll take it.

Go to Michigan

I'm a 64 year-old 5th generation Californian. I've traveled a lot and one issue that frequently comes up with people in other states is that Californians are crazy. I explain that the crazy's are mostly the ones who move in from another state (like yours.) I tell them that people who have never had such freedom to express themselves as they have in California can have a hard time adjusting to it. They do become a little crazy and since their craziness is tolerated here, if they can find a way to stay they don't want to leave.

@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia not detroit though

Me too! Hoping to tour the country next year!

I love to visit, but honestly I hate the humidity In the Midwest and South. And east lol

We would prefer if you Californians stayed in California

Its crashing they can't cover it up anymore

Im a nurse too planning to move to California, hows work there compared to Florida?

@@daddywaddy8781 I retired when I moved, but I live in a rural coastal area and I am impressed with the hospitals. I know a few nurses in the neighborhood, and they all like their jobs except for COVID.

@@pelicannurse7397 thank you so much im still debating if i need to move now or wait till this covid thing is over. thanks again.

@@pelicannurse7397 which town do you live near? I'm near Sacramento. The CA coast is wonderful!

@@kbanghart pismo beach

Yeah, I caught that one too. It's probably 300k.

And stop typing🤣

There are small town high schools with only 300 students.

@@meadster308 Heh, my graduating class was 52 seniors and 1 junior.

Did everyone finally figure out that college brainwashes students and is overpriced and is mostly worthless in 2020?

And go to the desert and make a tumble weed man from tumble weeds all on the same day😊.

i think that’s the best part of living here. whenever my family and i are bored, we do a mountain/beach trip lmao

I've actually done that before. My family went to the mountains for the snow, then later drove to the beach and ate dinner right by the ocean.

I also love the weather in southern ca. One of nieces from the Philippines came to California for a visit and I took her to Disneyland and brought her negative attitude with her. The weather was actually mild and my niece was complaining about the weather being too hot and she said she liked the weather in Ohio better because it’s colder. My niece is just a stupid spoiled brat that I don’t want to have anything to do with anymore.

Ikr

Me too .

Live in San D. and not planning to go anywhere either. I like it just fine here. Good things are not cheap and cheap things are not good!

I just moved to San Diego. It's overrated. Nothing unique here that you can't get elsewhere. And, elsewhere is much more affordable and not communist.

@@domin8ss then move?

@@williamkreth it looks like 2023 will be my exit date. It's already in writing. In fact, it was in writing before I even arrived. Gotta love how people act like snowflakes when a differing opinion is expressed.

Weather and the good food!

Family is a good reason to stay 😍as is everything else on the list 😎

Hello Gratefully, how are you feeling today

I have family that has been here since the 1700s, we are Native American and Mexican! Well, our native side has been in northern Mexico and Us southwest for thousands of years! This was always our home!

I live in Tahoe, so I know the exact life that you live. It's truly wonderful. Also, Mt. Whitney in California, is the tallest point in the continental United States, with Mt. McKinely being the tallest point in the United States (Alaska).

I am 15 min from you.2 acres. Natural gas view of the desert 4600 elevation 1400.00 a year in taxs I can't leave yet.just want a smaller house .

I’m glad you like LA. I grew up in different parts of LA county in Hawthorne and Gardena.

I hear you. I had to leave to really appreciate it. I moved back as soon as I could.

@@arcsindiva5932 I will move back as soon as they replace mr Newscum with someone who will fix the major problems

@@arcsindiva5932 omg! My feelings exactly. Haven't moved back yet though 😣

@@thekatzkandy Hope you can make it back soon!

@@arcsindiva5932 Thanks ☺ I really hope so too.

Agreed, Newsom is flying CA into the ground. COVID handling is fine I suppose (aside from French Laundry ...smh) though I still don't understand why we're not adopting contact tracing. That said, AB-5 and Prop 15? Cannot wait to vote that guy out in 22.

Any place with a rapidly growing population is probably going to change after 40 years.

@Nun of the Above I won't bet against it either. Polls, while appearing sound and cogent have not been very accurate in recent years. Whether that's a symptom of "Trumpism" or simply a loss of touch, remains to be seen. For what it's worth, I'm not a Trump supporter but I'm not exactly in love with Biden either. I fall in the MATH category. As "liberal" as we are, we voted down Prop 15 and we voted down 21. What does that say? Ironically in the shadow of AB5 we voted for Prop 22 which (honestly was probably ad driven) went in favor Uber and Lyft and against the progressive agenda to tax them out of the state. The ballot measure votes show a lot of conservative lean. No doubt COVID has been the current benchmark on approval but as we get out from other this, other issues are going to start to re-appear. AB5 was a disaster that is going to punish only small businesses who don't have the hundreds of millions to legislate themselves out of. It was intended for Uber and Lyft, who just sponsored Prop 22 which makes them exempt. What's left are small businesses forced to offer healthcare to subcontractors who, in many cases don't want or need it, to say nothing of how that affects contractors who work across state lines. I live in a fairly liberal town with a progressive mayor that I have a regular dialog with. Even those FAR to the left of me, including the mayor, are up in arms about the latest lockdown policies. Yes we understand COVID is nothing to ignore but it's also destroying small / local businesses who have invested heavily in precautions. There are several VERY liberal states that pay high taxes that can justify those expenses in results. I don't think it's ideology as much as it is that California isn't doing such a good job. Chalk that up to size, population, geography, diversity, the fact that we're more of a nation than a state? I don't know but we need better. That comes down to leadership. For the taxes we pay we should have the best public education systems, we rank 37. We should have the best universal healthcare option, what option? We should have the best, most efficient water management system, we have no plan when the water dries up, our management is horrible and there's next to no investment in desal programs. We should have far better policies/programs to deal with the homeless crisis (which is due to our climate and homeless coming from other states), it's getting worse. We should have an amazing high speed rail network to allow those who want to work in high wage cities the option not to pay high wage rent/mortgages, in over a decade we've laid down a pitiful 100 miles of track with operations projected to start in (wishful thinking) 2022. In that same amount of time, China amassed 15,500 miles of high speed rail infrastructure and it's been in service for just as long. We should have policies to help small businesses and incentivize growth, instead we have propositions that demonize and tax small businesses out of existence every voting cycle.

@Nun of the Above Thanks for your responses. I do respect your points and do want to be optimistic. It's good to have a discussion such as this. I'm curious to your position on AB5. I know a lot of business owners who've been having a hard go, not made the least bit easier by AB5. I am included in this. Since AB5, I have conducted zero out of state business. All my out of state clients dried up and the reason was made absolutely clear, AB5. I've done everything I could possibly do to assure my out of state clients they're safe form California's legislation, spending many thousands of dollars in the process. From their position, there's too much uncertain risk, that makes me radioactive even if the quality of my work is superior to someone from a different state. So that's about 20 to 40K of business lost. A significant portion of my yearly income that I've had to work hard to recover in the middle of a pandemic. I was lucky but I've witnessed many careers ruined. We are not multi-millionaire tycoons. We're what's left of the middle class in this state, leading the charge in the gig-economy (as I've been doing since 2008). There are certain rules you play by in becoming an independent contractor. There are risks you take, expenses you incur and benefits as well. Those rules existed long before Uber and Lyft were multi-billion dollar corporations and with a cursory amount of education, a person can understand the benefits of it and not be a victim to it. Instead, California created legislation that was an appeasement to ignorance. Those who made the choice to be Uber/Lyft drivers but didn't understand what being independent contractors meant and thought they deserved the benefits of full-time employment. AB5 works great for that type of situation (I suppose) but not when you're a business that has multiple clients and you pay for your own healthcare willingly. So what happened? Prop 22 passed, making the Uber/Lyft issue moot and now the businesses that never wanted AB5 in the first place are paying the price. That above ALL other reasons is why I would choose to vote Newsom out of office because in spite of what the publications and statistics say, that is the reality I and many people I know are facing. I say all the above without malice, I just need to point out the divergence between quotable publications, statistics and what's actually happening on the ground. I'm very resilient, I've made it work. I'm generally very happy to live here. I didn't take the victim route, I'm doing fine. That said, I'd like our government to be of the people and not of whatever stats they think will make me feel better. If that makes sense. I work hard and pay a lot of taxes each year. I'm not looking for handouts, I just want to be able to sustain.

@Nun of the Above I can respect your position. I've always supported and voted for LBGTQ equality and I'm glad we as a nation (some faster than others) are getting over it. I promise you I will do my research but I really do need Newsom to answer for AB5. I am not a one-issue voter but I do feel like we can be doing better for ourselves in this state. Since you voted for proposition 22, that indicates that (whether you intended or not) you are not for AB5. I actually voted against 22 but not for the reasons most did. I voted against because I felt at that point, we shouldn't be giving the ride share corporations AB5 specifically targeted to enforce their golden parachute, but, thanks to the highest funding any ballot measure has received in California history, misleading language and a slew of misleading ads, we exempted the ride share industry with legislation they wrote for themselves, leaving all other independent contractors out in the cold. It was a real lose-lose because the ride share drivers lost out on what they were fighting for and independent contractors like me are stuck with a bill they never wanted. I am not against those less fortunate than I am. Like most people in my position, I didn't have a perfect life, not everything was handed to me but I'd be foolish if I said I didn't have some help/support along the way. All things in account, I do consider myself very lucky. That said, I simply don't understand why we cannot play by the same rules. AB5 is about healthcare, so why, as a state are we beating around the bush? We're for all intents and purposes better classified as a nation, why can't we construct a universal healthcare system? Instead of punishing businesses for the audacity of signing peoples' paychecks, why not create a public option for everyone? Then, as a small business, I could be more free to hire the contractors I want to hire without fear of being pinned for healthcare (which would immediately bankrupt me). As a small business, I wouldn't be radioactive to my out of state clients either. I suppose what I would say is this. Please do your research but since you are no longer working, consider repealing AB5 when it shows up on the ballot. I can tell you it's not doing anyone I know or work with any amount of good. Universal Healthcare is what we need not making it harder for independent contractors to get work because their clients don't want to be stuck with AB5. That's the reality. No one is actually providing the healthcare, they're just dodging contractors. The other argument is "Well that will incentivize more businesses to hire full time." I think the Pandemic should have proven by now that the gig economy is only accelerating. Those of us who work this way, do so by choice. I've been replaced by salaried employees because I refused to take the offer, that's fine. No one is getting hurt by me.

Maybe if you watched the video?

@@level94836 I watched a tiny clip of it but then had to go to school

Lol exactly. Just because the population is massive of course the homeless population will be higher. Plus, some people choose to be homeless by choice. I live in Oklahoma right now and I see homeless, drug addicts walking around everywhere. When it was cold during the winter, the police found a homeless man froze to death

Gotta agree people think California is small or that LA and SF are the only cities

I know what you mean 😊!

You learned to drive at Laguna Seca? Now *that's* driving! 👍 I used to love watching the races there in the 60s and 70s (yeah, I'm old 😢).

In the 1980’s you could go on the race track from Fort Ord. They didn’t close the gates unless there were races. If you remember how you learned to drive, my instructor had a lot of whiplash from my driving.

Learning manual must have been a decent challenge in a city like San Francisco with all those hills

Well Lol that’s tough in sf so scary just learning a stick

There are affordable places to live in yucca valley, Mohave, banning, Palmdale, Lancaster, Apple valley and Bakersfield.

There are still affordable places in California, it's mostly the coastal cities that are expensive.

Fully understand and don't blame you! I wouldn't either.

We left Ellen wood. Ga in 2018. To move to Las Vegas we have decided this not a place to live here with kids. My kids are grown now. But do have grandson schools hers are bad healthcare is bad. So decided to move to hanford Ca end of this month. Going back Ga is not option for me. Red states kemp and list goes on. But think this will be my last move. As far buying a home

Totally agree with you David, and isn’t easy for everyone! God will help you and bless you and your family 🙏

@@tsmith682 Hanford is a nice little town in the Central Valley of California. I've been there a few times.

@@sayjaibao01188 my daughter and son in law was station at Lemoore. We couldn’t found place to live there. Ty

That’s the spirit! You can’t beat the weather and the variety of all the good places to eat. Anyone who doesn’t like the great mild weather here in California is stupid.

Left Texas and retired and moved to California. My retirement condo’s cost was half the price of my house in Austin and the property taxes 1/3 is of what we were paying in Texas. No state income taxes = high property taxes.

@@irenecohen8708 good move! But dont you have to pay state income tax in Cali on your retirement check? And what's Cali rate in properties tax?

@@Strike6tuts typically 1.1%-1.2%

@@aliciafaulkner416 oh thanks, that's less than Texas's rate. Here in Dallas, its about 2.25-3.0% with ISD. I prefer taxing through income than primary properties tax (1st house), so people wont lose their home to tax when lose their job. Still, the real estate market value in Cali is insane.

@@Strike6tuts Californians have been fighting prop tax increases for years, to the detriment of our general fund, many would argue.

I've lived here for my entire life and wholeheartedly agree with you. No matter what people say this state lost it's luster LONG ago in my eyes that I have been trying to keep the money I earn (which is hard). Cost of living here is ridiculous even if you minimally spend on the necessities.

Been an Illinois resident since I was born in 97. This state just makes me feel Ill-inois. lol bad pun xD

Same and about to go in three months

@@MoonlightXYZ Hopefully you are not far away from Wisconsin If you want to relocate

Have you actually “lived” anywhere else??

True😊

Cali also Frisco TX is more proud than San fransisco

He's from California, he wouldn't dumb down to Cali and Frisco.

only people not from california say cali

So what do CA people call it then?

@@hopefulbird5348 California.

There are affordable places to live in California like Yucca valley, Mohave, banning, Lancaster, Palmdale and Apple valley.

What part of California are you moving to? I can recommend some good places to eat in Carson and Torrance.

I love LA county in Carson and Torrance. I also love driving out to Orange County too.

Good!! Another happy customer! Stay there and tell everyone else to stay there!!

Hello Taye, how are you doing today

Don't worry, they will overturn it. Already trying to overturn it for businneses on the next ballot. My guess is they will target residents (65+ age excepted) soon.

@@stevena3871 sadly I have to agree with you. They have been foaming at the mouth forever to get at the property taxes and when that happens I’m out of here.

Then move out of that sorryest state to ever exist in the entire history of this country.

Facts.

they just got cleared out of their

Sounds like you need to get the eff out of there.

It’s obvious you have the wrong misconception that the entire state of California is sketchy.

Nice point

One change in the employment law, one tweak and visa requirements or a small conflict in Southeast Asia cuts a undersea cable... game over.

@@everythingisfine9988 yup that's where Briggs dropped the ball. Another thing he forgets to mention is that the peoples republic of California really doesn't have much of a middle class anymore.

There's no competition. They're kicking everyone out of California 😞

@@Cyndogg085 Not if you're an illegal immigrant.

I am really glad to hear that since this state is way too crowded now! But seriously, I have lived in So. California all my life and cant imagine living anywhere else. Every state has it's problems, but it really depends on where you live, what kind of job you have, and what your needs are. I do not experience any of the downsides that are described about CA other than the high price of housing and the crowded freeways. I dont encounter alot of homeless people since I don't live in the city of Los Angeles, and I actually benefit financially from high home prices since I a mortgage loan officer.

@Nun of the Above holy shit I google this and it’s fucking true. You can have 100’s of guns but only 6 dildos 😂

@Nun of the Above that's okay, I neither use dildos nor want to get married again.

@@susankievman642 score for you. It was northern CA I was more interested in back in the day.

@Nun of the Above lol ... like CA is anymore "free" than anywhere else.

👏👏👏 It’s why I left the south. I’m a middle-class white female & still couldn’t handle it

@@jenlinds1 it's true, nobody cares where your from in California. But if you live in another state they make such a big deal about where ur from.

$rent

You must think you've died and gone to the heaven people in heaven pray to go LOL.. I live in SLO (a mellower, less expensive, less crowded SB).

@@wizardmix Yea it was quite a change of pace for sure which really helped me with personal goals! I’ve been to SLO! Really nice city, theres a gum wall downtown that my coworker accidentally leaned on a hot day and he regretted it 😆

Return to Detroit. It's done a 360 though Grand Rapids Michigan is tops in nations

@@Sethsnake It's funny how bubblegum alley is the first thing people mention about SLO and after ten years of being here, the last time I went near that stinking thing is 2013.

@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia I grew up in Metro Detroit, hoping it continues to grow but i enjoy the warm weather and palm trees 🌴😎

And sharknados and worst of all the govener

Sounds like you don't like excitement.

Northern California (and I’m not talking about the Bay Area... that’s not Northern California) is muuuuch different. Still the same government obviously, and we still get fires, but no earthquakes, no smog, beautiful clean air!

Wise Person!

Politics haha. Trump supporters who are afraid like to flee to red states. Good riddance.

@@kbanghart Its obvious that MAGA is fleeing to texas, I love it.

It's going to be bad. Violent crime has already been spiking. If you stop crime at the minor level it helps prevent it at the major level. Now there's zero fear of any consequences. So expect all crime to go up because the criminals know they'll get away with it.

It's quite sad. Are they at least going to try their hand at rehabilitation, or simply let criminal behavior run amok?

Not sure why people would move to CA for this reason - or the other reasons in this video when there is a lockdown and you can't even go out to experience the things mentioned in this video.

Lol what are u talking. No DA is doing this. U must be reading propaganda 😂

@@princeobah7995 it sounds like something Cali would do so people will believe it without research

You're right. The San Diego - Tijuana area has a gigantic economic presence.

I wish the human-locusts bailing from CA would move there instead of polluting the Red States.

@Nun of the Above Yes I did. Did you?

@Nun of the Above Absolutely - and then posted my comment(s).

@@jimdandy8996 Hey I'm fine with that but can we have our CA federal tax dollars back? We have enough problems here and don't really need to subsidize your red-state standards of living as well. Every red-state loves to shake their cane at CA but you don't miss the water until that well runs dry. Don't get me wrong, we have our problems here but if CA left the union? That's where your REAL problems start.

@@wizardmix Federal tax dollars back? Sure, I'd vote for that in exchange.

I have family in Alta California, this was californias original name, since the 1700s, Native American and Mexican! We have been here since before anyone came here, we named this beautiful state!

Depending on your industry it can either even out, or you can come out ahead. If your CoL is 50% higher, but pay is also 50% higher, take that bet every single time. Even if you can't change the percent of your savings/investments, the dollar amount will grow exponentially, making retiring elsewhere much easier in the long run.

@@SP1CEANDW0LF problem is cost of living the same standard of life would be about 10x while pay might be 1.5x to 2x. We have a big house on 5 acres. No way to do that near high paying jobs in Cali.

There are affordable in other parts of California like yucca valley, Palmdale, Mohave, banning, Lancaster, Apple valley and Bakersfield.

@@lowermichigan4437 it depends what one considers standard of living. If your only definition is the size of your house and land, then yeah less likely to find that in CA these days. But other people value different things and would consider CA a higher standard of living because of those things.

@@lowermichigan4437 read what you wrote “standard of life”

Techies have ruined the valley!

You and me both ! This storm was the last straw for me

@@ShenayaNicole here in Kenya we don't even know what snow looks like😂😂😂 lol

If you miss the snow down the road you can always get in the car and drive to it in the high Sierra there is even snow in the summer time if you like.

Go to Michigan

@Nun of the Above These are the changes I saw in the last 50 years: California used to have the top schools (K-12), now they are near the bottom of the list. California used to have the best roads, but now the roads have turned to crap. California used to have reasonable taxes, now the taxes are WAY too high. California used to have a minor homeless problem, but now the homeless problem is growing out of control. In both LA and San Fransisco, the homeless pee and crap on the sidewalks and nothing is done about it. In LA the homeless camps are taking up the whole sidewalk, you have to walk in the street to get around them. Downtown traffic in LA was always bad, but in the outlying communities it want from very good to horrible. The traffic jam of LA has expanded into the outlying cities. The electrical grid in the 1970 could handle the load, BUT today they've failed to upgrade it and rolling blackouts are very common and it's only going to get worse in the future. LA just got a new DA who's NOT going to prosecute criminals for a number of crimes, that should help make the crime rate go way up in LA. California spent BILLIONS of dollars on a High Speed Rail system that would cost over $100 Billion+ to finish. The current construction is worthless because it's too costly to finish, but what the heck it was only taxpayer money that could have been used to fix our roads. No, California is NOT Better than ever, California is falling apart and the Bozos in Sacramento are dreaming of a Wealth Tax so they'll have more money to blow on pet projects. The wealthy will do what the wealthy did in France, they moved out to avoid the tax and the middle class will get stuck with the bill. California used to be a nice state, BUT the Democrats took majority control and it has been going downhill after that. The only reason the weather is nice is that the Democrats in power haven't figured out a way to screw that up.

Bye!

@@sueanndisanto Well, thank you, just to let you know I moved OUT of the People's Republic Of California to a Free State and I'm a lot happier now. I hope all the morons who keep voting for more taxes, less freedom, and more crime will stay in California and enjoy what they wanted.

@Nun of the Above The highest tax rate is currently 13.3%, that’s pretty damned high. Yes, that’s the highest tax bracket, but it shows that CA doesn’t really care about the people’s right to earn. And no one that’s ever ran a business in CA would deny that the regulations are insanely crazy. As for gun control, I’m talking about overly strict gun laws that do nothing but impose restrictions on law abiding citizens. In 2019 CA had more mass killings than any other state, though to be fair that’s not per capita, but overall and CA is the largest state in terms of population. Overall CA does have low gun violence per capita, but with the strictest gun laws in the country I’ll live somewhere else. That’s my choice. Some people want to surf for relaxation and others want to shoot. As for diversity, it’s almost always diversity in terms of appearance, seldom ideas. That’s why I’m sick of hearing the word.

We will be happy that you will never come back. CA has enough people. PA would be a good place for you.

Well you sound like a nice guy. What state do you live in?

@@ichirofakename Thanks, I’m in Tennessee currently. We have no income tax at all. We do have a high sales tax that varies some by county, there’s a base state rate and then counties add something to that, but it generally sits at about 9.5%. Prior to the school year starting up we have a no sales tax week on school related items, clothes, computers and whatnot. I believe that there’s an upper limit on at least some of that, an article of clothing above a certain price isn’t exempt from sales tax, that sort of thing. This year I bought a new desktop computer, and while the computer itself was tax exempt, the monitor wasn’t. That struck me as a bit odd, but at least I got the most expensive part tax free. Gun crime in Tennessee is pretty much like any other state, most of the state is low, but the big cities like Nashville and especially Memphis have far too much gun crime, and just violent crime in general. I could always blame it on Democrats, which is a fun way to trigger someone on Twitter, but to be honest it’s just a city thing. I’m mildly curious about why that is, but I’ve never really looked into it. Since I don’t personally care for cities, for the most part, I just stay out of them. As much as I’d love to blame high murder rates per capita on states with strict gun laws it would be disingenuous to do so. Alaska, Louisiana, and Alabama have the highest per capita gun death rate (2008-2017) while Hawaii, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are the lowest 3, California comes in at #42. But nonetheless I’ll stay in states that infringe the least on my right to own and use what I wish for my defense or just for the fun of shooting. Everyone has their own form of meditation, and mine takes place behind a gun.

Sounds like you're happy in Tenn. I'm happy in Cal. Life is good.

Good for you!! While you at it tell everyone there to stay there! Advertise it to all your friends and random people that live there and maybe they will stop moving to my state and ruining it for us either their stupid liberal politics!! We were not missing any of them before

more than other states, but for sure not the world, dont get too cocky now 🤣

try living in the phoenix area in arizona you’re entire life, now THATS too sunny. talking about 120°+ weather.. i’d trade it all in a second.

Yea its sunny but the wheather is like 70-75 lol its ain't bad like arizona texas lol

Everyone complaining about the weather in Southern California is stupid.

@@legendaryTMNICO no, it's just what they're used to.

@Dennis Esguerra nah, I lived on the east side of Palmdale for 8 years. I can complain about a lot coming from out there

Still Oklahoma no dumb politicians and all my family in Oklahoma says there four weed shops on every block

The best weed. I literally go online, order what I want, then I get a text saying that they'll be about 45 minutes, then they show up, I pay, and get my weed and edibles. 100% legit.

AND they have a credit system that accumulates over time, so the more you spend, the more credit you build. I just spent $80 in credit towards a $200 order.

@@StageRight123 that's a beautiful thing

loser

Living where now?

@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia Ohio 😂

If you're moving to Vermont for political reasons, i've got some bad news

It’s not a political reason. I’m not into politics. I wanted to move out of CA because of how crowded it is & expensive. Sure Vermont is expensive with cost-of-living, housing, & utilities, but it is not expensive compared to New York State & California.

Ice Slow27 unless you work in the low paying sector cost of living is a relative thing. Yeah cost of living is expensive in California but it works out in the end. I know people that boast about how cheap their homes that are in the hinterlands of America. What they miss is the fact that there’s little equity in their homes. Californian retirees can live off the sale of their homes alone.