[BobL]

Count me as one - in Texas now. Getting rid of CA income tax and disability tax was like a HUGE raise - not to mention not having to deal with the their huge car registration (and insurance) costs. Plus, Texas is a great place to raise kids, relative to California or the Northeast.

Sure, some things are more expensive - like our property tax rate - but even that can be controlled, as you can choose to live in a cheap place, even if you make big bucks.

Yes, our sales tax rate is high - but for big purchases, we can deduct. It winds up that the real sales tax rate on a car is about 5% in Texas (about half of California).

Having said all of that, I still love California. It’s a gorgeous state and I still have many friends there. Not to mention Tommy’s and In-and-Out. My last vacation was to California. But as for a place to make a living and raise a family, California priced itself out decades ago.

[Spktyr]

In-N-Out is in Texas now, too.

Tommy’s is reportedly considering moving as much of their customer base has moved here.

[Irish Eyes]

..............Not to mention Tommy’s and In-and-Out. My last vacation was to California. But as for a place to make a living and raise a family, California priced itself out decades ago.

Texas is a great state, enjoy. Another plus is that they do have In-and-Out in Texas.