It is frustrating more people don't buy doom spiralism. I go to Hertz and they're overflowing with cars from FL, GA, TX, CO, NV, ID. Why won't people listen?
the article argues that the outflow that occurred in 2020 and 2021 has rebounded, that's not really true. while 2024 is the first year that california's population increased, it still decreased as share of US population. if you look at california's share of the US population, that has been decreasing since 2015.
> if you look at california's share of the US population, that has been decreasing since 2015.
California has reached some kind of equilibrium where it is sending away as many people as it attracts. I don't think Texas will be able to grow easily past 40 million either.
I feel it's just jealousy, and I don't even live there, but I'm envious. It's a great place, the nature, the climate, the coast. Every time I visit I think to myself, why do I not live here?
I can't think of many more places that are developed, stable, have the employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, and have this kind of climate and nature.
The downsides is that it's so expensive, not everyone can afford to live there, pay the taxes, pay the cost of living, etc.
My opinion is about the SF Bay area. Yes we have easy access to nature, year round good weather, and tech jobs are more plentiful compared to many other locations in the US (that's a lot of positives admittedly).
However the Bay area is also a cultural desert. There are no other major metros within a reasonable driving distance, and a paucity of museums and cultural activities in SF itself. Especially compared to living on the US east cost or even Los Angeles.
Distances are long, the municipal water quality is abysmal, everyone is hyper competitive and living in a bubble where being a millionaire is considered poor.
The road quality is not befitting a first world country, the cleanliness of streets and interchanges is below par, and public transport is a joke, enforcement of traffic laws is non existent, and taxation is ridiculously high relative to what the government invests in infrastructure. The California government is probably one of the most corrupt in the country.
I only live here because moving would be too disruptive to my kids. Once they go to college, I'm getting out of here.I just wanted to temper the jealousy sentiment. :)
>The downsides is that it's so expensive, not everyone can afford to live there, pay the taxes, pay the cost of living, etc.
If the average person who moves there becomes poorer and sees a lower standard of living, I'm not sure we can really call it "great". Great for some people, maybe.
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[ 173 ms ] story [ 539 ms ] threadCalifornia has reached some kind of equilibrium where it is sending away as many people as it attracts. I don't think Texas will be able to grow easily past 40 million either.
If that is failing, then sign me up for some of that failure please.
I can't think of many more places that are developed, stable, have the employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, and have this kind of climate and nature.
The downsides is that it's so expensive, not everyone can afford to live there, pay the taxes, pay the cost of living, etc.
And you could argue it's now over-crowded too.
So it seems like a recipe to make others jealous.
However the Bay area is also a cultural desert. There are no other major metros within a reasonable driving distance, and a paucity of museums and cultural activities in SF itself. Especially compared to living on the US east cost or even Los Angeles.
Distances are long, the municipal water quality is abysmal, everyone is hyper competitive and living in a bubble where being a millionaire is considered poor.
The road quality is not befitting a first world country, the cleanliness of streets and interchanges is below par, and public transport is a joke, enforcement of traffic laws is non existent, and taxation is ridiculously high relative to what the government invests in infrastructure. The California government is probably one of the most corrupt in the country.
I only live here because moving would be too disruptive to my kids. Once they go to college, I'm getting out of here.I just wanted to temper the jealousy sentiment. :)
When I think of what I'm envious, I think LA, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Long Beach, etc.
If the average person who moves there becomes poorer and sees a lower standard of living, I'm not sure we can really call it "great". Great for some people, maybe.
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