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Originally Posted by LA21st
No kidding. I know several people back east saving/planning on moving to California in the next few years. Mostly professionals. They visited so they're aware of the homeless but they dont think it negates the positives. They're aware of the fires, but I think outsiders think it's worse than it actually is. In terms of personal/property damage anyway. The majority happen in remote wlderness.
Their biggest concern are the housing prices.
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There's aways going to be huge drawbacks no matter where you go, just as there are upsides.
I left CA 6 years ago for Seattle because it seemed way cleaner, way less expensive, etc., but then as much as I loved it, it wasn't California. People were super insular and not as dynamic, there wasn't a ton to do for 8 months out of the year because of the constant rain, nightlife and food scene not nearly as good, and then it ended up becoming just as expensive (in fact Seattle rents are higher than LA for sure). I like the sexy factor and diversity CA offers me. I'm willing to put up with a lot of BS because there's just too much to offer me here.
Sure I could move to Houston and live in a mansion and perhaps have much more disposable income, but I'm not really into the Texas pride/more conservative culture that pervades much of that region. You win some you loose some, it's down to preferences.