Huge sequoia trees in the redwoods forest of Russian River near the Pacific coast in Guerneville, California
Matthew, a millennial nurse, moved to central California.
  • A millennial who moved to California from Tennessee said California is much more working-class friendly.
  • He said he gets more protections and benefits as a nurse in California, as well as a higher salary.
  • While housing prices are higher in California, he said many of his costs are cheaper than in Tennessee.

Matthew, 38, was working in northeast Tennessee as an orderly at a hospital when he realized he could live a less stressful, more lucrative life in another state doing the same work.