The States Americans Are Choosing to Leave and The Places They’re Moving to Instead

While California boasts attractions like Disneyland, Hollywood, and Silicon Valley, its extravagant living costs dim the Golden State’s allure. It sports the nation’s highest gasoline taxes, a fact that’s nudging more people towards the exit. Some residents flatly refuse to pay the premium, while others reluctantly acknowledge their inability to afford it.

California has long seen residents flocking to other states, and newcomers often differ from those departing. About 35% of movers cite reuniting with family as their prime reason for leaving. Resident Andrew T. Post, on Quora, blames overpopulation and stringent housing regulations, noting sky-high housing prices and insufficient construction as perennial challenges.