Marie Bailey stands with her family in front of her home in Prosper, Texas.
Marie Bailey and her family moved to Prosper, Texas in 2017, where she is now a realtor helping other Californians make the move to The Lone Star State.
  • Californians are flocking to Texas in search of a more affordable life.
  • But while housing and gas is significantly cheaper in Texas, property taxes are typically higher.
  • Several people who made the move, however, say the benefits of Texas outweigh its steep property taxes. 

The vast majority of Californians fleeing the Golden State for Texas are seeking a more affordable lifestyle — but at least one aspect of living in the Lone Star State tends to be pricier than its California counterpart.