People are fleeing California. Here's where they're plotting to move to.

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 07:15

Cars on. a highway in Seattle. — Californians are eyeing Las Vegas and Seattle as possible landings spots after leaving the Golden State.
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California had a net outflow of nearly 350,000 residents between 2021 and 2022, the census found.
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego residents are looking to move to Las Vegas and Seattle, Redfin found.
People leaving California often seek more affordable homes and a lower cost of living.

The Golden State may be losing some of its shimmer.

Some parts of California are losing residents due to the high cost of living, politics, and crime.

More than 800,000 people moved out of California between 2021 and 2022, according to the US Census Bureau. After subtracting the number of people who moved in, California lost almost 350,000 residents.