Public education and half the population from third world commie s holes has effects. I was lucky enough to both be witness to the huge economic prosperity and beauty of that state under Republican leadership and lucky enough to pack up and leave when Pete Wilson served his last term and the democrats gained majorities in nearly every city, county, and the state assembly. I loved living there. But the problem in California is it is in California.
NY is the same way, although the weather leaves a bit more to be desired than CA.
Unless you actually LIKE snow.