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I am Quitting California
- Thread starter Nakosis
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For someplace with a lower cost of living.
Good luck with that
Who is going to buy your overpriced property?
Well never could afford ownership in California.
One of the reasons I'm moving out.
I recall many years ago moving in to my current area. the price of a house was $90K.
I thought to my self at the time if houses ever get to $100K nobody will be able to afford them.
If I had been smarter, I'd have done everything possible to get a house then.
Move to one of the suburbs of Raleigh, NC or perhaps Durham. There is a very California-like culture somewhere around there near Duke and UNC. You will save on cost of living and still be able to live like a Californian. The climate is more humid but temperate, and you'll be a few hours from Wilmington beach.
We require that they leave their high priced
big government ways at the border.
For someplace with a lower cost of living.
Where are you going?
Eyes to See
Well-Known Member
You can join me in Mexico. There are a lot of ex-pats down here, mostly retired, who live very comfortably when up there they would be barely scraping by.
If you're planning on buying, I would suggest considering that much of America is becoming much less habitable permanently, which will lower property values in those places currently experiencing extreme weather, as people begin to understand this. They're still calling what occurring in the West a heat wave and a drought, both terms which imply a temporary deviation from normal that corrects itself after a time. I suspect that what is happening is what is called desertification, or the permanent transition of some habitat to desert. I recall a man in the news who lost his California home to fire in 2018, rebuilt it, and it burned down again in 2021. Then he realized he needed to move. I recommend not buying in areas presently troubled by heat/fire/drought, tornadoes, floods, and blizzards. I think they're here to stay, and when people catch on, those that haven't sold yet and those buying now will be left taking the hit.
I don't know your life's circumstances, but if expatriation is an option, it's worth considering. We moved to an expat community in Mexico upon retirement (thousands of Canadians and Americans live here), and found a tropical paradise with good weather, friendly people, and good prices. English is spoken in most places that expats frequent.
This is a menu from a local restaurant. Prices are in Mexican pesos, so to convert to US dollars, divide by about 20. Thus the most expensive item on this menu is just under $10 USD. Dinner for two with appetizers, drinks ($3USD margaritas) and desserts will be under $25 USD with leftovers generally good for a second meal:
If you're looking to rent, you'll be pleasantly surprised as well. These prices are in US dollars:
Florida.
Not for political reasons.
My son, already in Florida said his wife who still has Calif plates on her car gets harassed by Floridians telling her to go back to Calif.
I suggested putting a Lets go Brandon bumper sticker on her car.
If you're planning on buying, I would suggest considering that much of America is becoming much less habitable permanently, which will lower property values in those places currently experiencing extreme weather, as people begin to understand this. They're still calling what occurring in the West a heat wave and a drought, both terms which imply a temporary deviation from normal that corrects itself after a time. I suspect that what is happening is what is called desertification, or the permanent transition of some habitat to desert. I recall a man in the news who lost his California home to fire in 2018, rebuilt it, and it burned down again in 2021. Then he realized he needed to move. I recommend not buying in areas presently troubled by heat/fire/drought, tornadoes, floods, and blizzards. I think they're here to stay, and when people catch on, those that haven't sold yet and those buying now will be left taking the hit.
I don't know your life's circumstances, but if expatriation is an option, it's worth considering. We moved to an expat community in Mexico upon retirement (thousands of Canadians and Americans live here), and found a tropical paradise with good weather, friendly people, and good prices. English is spoken in most places that expats frequent.
This is a menu from a local restaurant. Prices are in Mexican pesos, so to convert to US dollars, divide by about 20. Thus the most expensive item on this menu is just under $10 USD. Dinner for two with appetizers, drinks and desserts will be under $25 USD with leftovers generally good for a second meal:
If you're looking to rent, you'll be pleasantly surprised as well. These prices are in US dollars:
Yes, I've see other videos of folks who have found Mexico more hospitable.
There's other reasons though beside just the lower cost. If it was just me, I'd be ok with Mexico.
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RestlessSoul
Well-Known Member
Florida.
Not for political reasons.
My son, already in Florida said his wife who still has Calif plates on her car gets harassed by Floridians telling her to go back to Calif.
I suggested putting a Lets go Brandon bumper sticker on her car.
Hope this means you'll at least be able to be closer to family, then.
Trailblazer
Veteran Member
Pretty much anywhere in the U.S. has a lower cost of living than California, except maybe Hawaii. I thought you were moving to Florida.
We always say "Welcome, just don't bring socialism into the State"For someplace with a lower cost of living.
And come visit our church on the block 
HI and DC are more expensive.
Suave
Simulated character
For someplace with a lower cost of living.
I have recently been seriously considering moving off-grid into an eco-capsule microhome. This would provide some lucky home buyer the opportunity to live in tranquil Morris, Illinois, one hour southwest of Chicago, Their new home would be a single level 1,300 square foot ranch-style home that has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an attached 2 car garage. The property lot size is 0,3 acres. All this could be theirs, for the bargain price of just $235k.
A friend is moving from an ordinary home in NJFor someplace with a lower cost of living.
where his property taxes are over $10K/year.
His new smaller home in rural PA will cost $300/year.