[Steely Tom]

California living costs typical middle-class family an extra $26,479 per year

And that's not counting the "attitude tax."

[caww]

Have California friends who may have to sell their house - move to less expensive area. She is not happy! Doesn’t want to start over again in a strange area she does not know as she sells high end real-state. He’s an Attorney. Both professions rough to move.