California vs Minnesota Cost of Living, Our New Life, Snow Won't Stop Us!

[@miszhlilee]

Snow on the ground for Christmas in MN is everything! It just hits different.

[@AprilAthena7]

It's sooo beautiful!

[@GM-de7oz]

Except the next couple of days is supposed to be warm enough to melt it😭

[@karissastika1371]

Welcome to MN! I'm glad you are embracing the snow. But just wait until it hits negatives with a wind chill

[@Adrienne064]

Hey Loved Ones! I am so happy how things are working out for you! April, please don't get the lashes anymore! Your eyes are so vital and very much needed, and you have such pretty eyes; I'm with Justin here too! I always love watching your videos; they are so relaxing, and your family is awesome!! 🤗🙏💞

[@kimberlysantos4085]

It’s called a snow brush my friend I love these new experiences for you. I’m so proud of you and Justin’s success. Always kind and humble.God Bless🙏🏾♥️

[@AprilAthena7]

Thank you kindly! I appreciate you my friend!

[@GM-de7oz]

I live in MN. I've always only heard it called a car scraper.

[@MsLilacLover1]

MI here and never heard it called that before. We call it a snow scraper

[@kimberlysantos4085]

@ we call it that as well 😂

[@MsLilacLover1]

If you leave your car parked outside in the snow, pull out your winshield wipers (like they are sticking out in the air) It saved your wipers

[@rosemariemello6675]

Thank you, april, for telling us what the cola is between California and your new home. We are so happy you are sharing your days with us, too 😊

[@AprilAthena7]

Of course! Everyone said cost of living was less here but I wasn't sure cause we have only visited but I forgot even car registration was a lot less!

[@bliahang3131]

I love that you and your family get this chance to experience the snow. I've lived in WI for 17 years and yes i know exactly what you mean April everything is alot cheaper. There's ups and downs everywhere. But i do love living there bc of the cost of living. Now im back in Cali. ❤

[@AprilAthena7]

OMGGG you're back in Cali! Enjoy your sunshine my friend!

[@emilybrendage-hill4613]

April! I love that you got into the sledding too! So happy for you and your family. 💕

[@AprilAthena7]

Hehehe thank you!

[@shereebirkhead2003]

My sons loved sledding down the snowy big hill at their grandma's when they were little. They had no fear, but their sisters were not as brave. I am glad your boys are having so much fun in the snow.

[@AprilAthena7]

Awww thank you! They are having so much fun!

[@aliyahabdul5041]

Splurging on a house sounds fine to me. I love being homeeee :)

[@AprilAthena7]

Amen to that! I spend the most time at home.

[@slsmith-xp2hq]

I LOVE the cold weather!!! Your girl comes aliveeeee in the winter time!!!

[@AprilAthena7]

OMGGG so happy for me! On the other hand I'm over here just wanting to bake heheheh!

[@tamaraYvonne02]

We call it an ice scraper because we got more ice than snow where I grew up in Washington State. I am glad you are enjoying the cheaper cola.

[@AprilAthena7]

Thanks sooo much!

[@Chinadoll76]

It’s called a snow brush or scraper! We call it brushing off the car or scraping the ice and snow off the car! This winter has been very mild for your first winter girl! 😊

[@AprilAthena7]

I'm loving the mild winter! Perfect for a Californian moving here.

[@RamenRozzie]

OMG I didnt realize you guys moved! Congrats!

[@AprilAthena7]

Thank you friend I appreciate it! We moved to raise our boys with their cousin! Best choice whenever their together it makes our heart so happy!

[@jadecummings8093]

That's very interesting out there in Minnesota! You say it's very cold out there like we are in Polar land and the costs of everything such as gas and groceries are less or cheap, its sounds great and I hope you are safe out there and wished you all a happy holidays.

[@AprilAthena7]

Thank you so much friend!

[@Hetsupshut3]

It's not cheaper because if you have a job here and you're located here, you get paid according to the cost here. If you live in Cali, salaries would be raised if you were remote but company based here in MN bc it's adjusting for the cost of living in Cali. So for a local living here, the wages to prices of things are extremely inflated still. A regular size of chips is near 6 to 7 dollars. Housing market is increasing in price. Gas prices rise as well. And wages aren't going up at the same rate so it's still the same issue that many Americans have concerns about. MN also has a lot of taxes unlike Florida or Texas.

[@rosemariemello6675]

April, I know you're a busy wife and mama, but I could watch your videos every day 😊❤

[@AprilAthena7]

Awwwww thank you! I prioritize vlogs I love it so much! And to think I was gonna quit! Nope I love it even if I get 2 views I will still happily do it!

[@catmama54]

I was originally born in New York and moved to Florida at the age of 23 so I lived in Fort Lauderdale for 48 years until my husband passed and I moved to North Carolina. If I could have cold weather 365 days a year I’d be thrilled. I just wish I could have snow, but it doesn’t snow here.Minnesota appeals to me, but I’ve got no family out there.

[@AprilAthena7]

Lviing family is the most important

[@jadecummings8093]

Hey there by the way I just love Home Alone which is my favorite holiday movie. It's about his family abandoned him at the home and he was in charge to defend the house from burglars that come into the house to steal everything. This movie was fun, hilarious and awesome. I enjoy it a lot, the the best thing!

[@AprilAthena7]

Yeah it's one of our favs too! We watch it every Christmas time.

[@brendarobinson76]

Happy Sunday and have a great christmas .

[@AprilAthena7]

I hope you have an amaaaazing Christmas my friend!

[@EdenAtHome]

San Francisco is a very expensive city. I am glad you moved to MN. The only difference is you get paid way more in Bay Area than MN.

[@krisNt88]

I lived in Bay Area my whole life. I love listening to your comparisons with moving to Minnesota! Can you talk more about food, diversity, and other differences you see?

[@AprilAthena7]

Of course I will happily share while living here!

[@Hetsupshut3]

MN isn't that diverse as an entire state. The most diversity you'll see are in the twin cities, Minneapolis and St Paul with many cultures of Hispanics, Somali, Native Americans, African Americans, Hmong, and more. They'll have a lot of restaurants and stores and events. I love the food from the twin cities as they have many cultural cuisines available. I don't think I'd survive without it. Once you start venturing out to the suburban cities, it's almost 100% white. MN is more quiet and relaxed compared to California and the people are more respectful and reserved, "MN nice". There's not that much to do here compared to other states. You could go to a concert, or nutcracker or some winter festivals. The statefair here happens yearly which is a highlight everyone waits for. There's the Mall of America as well or the Asian mall. Could catch a movie as they have some theaters.

[@pata2258]

I live in the Bay Area. And sorry but I’ve never paid 100 dollars for 4 entree of Chinese food. Most Chinese food entree are 13-15 dollars at most at ur local Chinese restaurant in the Bay Area.

[@sharon5902]

I live in Chicago and remote start on your vehicle is a must if you park outside 🥶

[@AprilAthena7]

That is soo soo helpful!

[@brandistewart4580]

I live in MINNESOTA!!

[@AprilAthena7]

Hey Minnesota friend!

[@floralscentkim1380]

Meee too!

[@GM-de7oz]

Me too!

[@maolor1603]

Justin taking a pic of ur eyelash to remind u is so funny and sweet at the same time! 😂❤❤❤❤

[@AprilAthena7]

LOL imma show yall next time!

[@cicilyly6027]

Also there’s no tax on clothes in MN!!! Don’t know if clothes are taxed in California?

[@AprilAthena7]

OMGGG OMGGG exactly!

[@darlenetrottier6105]

Hi April..I'm from Canada Ontario and I've been watching you since Liam was just a baby..btw we have so much snow where we live lol😊..Just love your vlogs..Also I'm wondering where you purchased the beautiful bows on your cupboards .❤

[@AprilAthena7]

Awww thank you! I ordered the bows on Amazon. :D I searched bow cabinets

[@darlenetrottier6105]

@AprilAthena7 thank you for getting back so fast

[@kristinawhite7271]

Don’t forget no tax on grocery food and clothing!

[@AprilAthena7]

OMGGGGG exactly no sales tax on clothing!

[@cicilyly6027]

@@kristinawhite7271 there’s tax on food but not clothing in MN!

[@GYPSYGIRL80]

I think it depends on where you live. Where I’m from, it’s called Snow Scraper or Ice Scraper. Or maybe it depends on what you’re scraping. 😄

[@floralscentkim1380]

I’m a Minnesotan now but not from here originally- I call it a scraper and I scrape the windows.

[@AprilAthena7]

Thanks for sharing!

[@krystalmatthews9885]

We use a snow brush to clean to snow off, and with the opposite end of the brush we scrape the ice off. Pro tip. Warm your car for about 10 minutes before you leave and the ice snow will be easier to clean off and you can come back to a warm car. ❤

[@AprilAthena7]

Awesome! Thank you soo much!

[@martiamaria]

Girl, I was just saying Kevin's Parents are the worst. You left your child once okay but two times smh. My son said mom it's just a movie but I'm sorry I feel some type of way 🤣😂🤣😂

[@AprilAthena7]

HAHAHAHAHA not us literally being the same person cause ONCE was already criminal! LOL!!!

[@martiamaria]

@AprilAthena7 🤣😂🤣 YES ‼️ cause I could never. I forget everything, but not my kids. I still make them hold hands when we go places with alot of people 🤣😂🤣 and they're 11 and 8.

[@jessicawong8416]

I would not be able to survive in that cold and snow. I have lived in Southern California my whole life. I went to New York for the first time back in March and it was so cold. I hope you and your family have a great Christmas!

[@AprilAthena7]

I lived in the Philippines and California my ENTIRE life and I am surviving ahahaha just gotta be warm and prepared!

[@tamaraYvonne02]

We call it an ice scraper because we got more ice than snow where I grew up in Washington State. I am glad you are enjoying the cheaper cola.

[@AprilAthena7]

That's what I have the ice scraper! Hehehehe