Consider housing price and state tax as well

And don't forget the strict laws that prevent people from leaving and require them to complain instead.

As someone who moved out of California a few years ago I assure you that it is exceedingly easy to move to a different state, assuming you have the money to move at all.

Good to hear and I hope and I suspect you are doing well. People leaving is good for other states and good for affordability of California.

Sure. A state where housing is dirt cheap and no taxes is great, but if something happens to you, good luck finding a hospital or municipal services. Job prospects are also something to consider.

Just because houses cost more and there's a state tax, doesn't mean it's _bad_.