Californians REGRET moving to Austin - Why Are They Going Back?

In this video, we'll be discussing the reasons Californians regret moving to Austin. Some Californians are unhappy in Austin and are looking to move back to California. We'll discuss the reasons they are not happy in Austin and provide some tips on how to avoid making the same mistakes that these Californians have made.
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[@SFSCharles]

Want to talk to Charles? calendly.com/charleslewis/phone-consultation

[@j_zales1390]

I'm currently in Cali and I'm considering moving to Texas , I already have some family out there so that helps with some decision making , but where are some good places to look into moving in Texas , I wouldn't be able to afford a house currently so would need an apartment or inexpensive house to rent , it's currently just me so don't need a large place , also don't want to be in the city but close to one would be nice or maybe a smaller city , I don't have any of the same views as other Californians on politics and are more aligned with Texas politically already and love my constitutional rights and freedoms , and own many firearms that Cali is constantly trying to take from us gun owners so somewhere with access to land or ranges in Texas would be awesome , I currently work with driving forklifts and other heavy machinery so idk if somewhere in Texas there is a certain area with a lot of that type of work versus other places , where would you consider me looking into moving in Texas and where should I avoid based off of what I mentioned?

[@SFSCharles]

Just off the top of my head, I would suggest you start with Hutto/Taylor. I’ve talked with some of those contractors building that Samsung plant. They say they’re going to be there at least 7 years.

[@SFSCharles]

The kind of area you seem to be talking about is all over about a 15-20 mile radius of Austin. (Maybe not west into the hill country) A little difficult to get into details in these comment, so feel free to set up a phone call if you’d like to talk more

[@TheoneGodfather]

Thank you for going back. Please tell the others how terrible it is and don’t bother moving here.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for your honesty and for taking the time to share your experience.

[@993mike]

If you move to Austin from San Diego or the Bay Area, you will quickly realize how much worse the weather is with brutal summers and cold winters.

[@Sunshineoversham]

@@993mikeClimate is one of the major reasons why many regret moving to Austin.

[@bridgeman11]

That's exactly what i say about San Diego. It's terrible here. Don't come!

[@HillbillyHippie-mm6bt]

Humidity is no fun. You Texans can have it. Besides in 2020 when I was in Texas I saw way more B$den signs than I saw in California

[@dalemccary6526]

Who cares why they’re going back, just go

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the situation.

[@Aw3someOpZ]

Nah bruh, y’all keep em. I remember when the sf Bay Area wasn’t as crowded with virtue signaling, holier than thou college pricks from out of state. Now they’re run up the cost of living and gentrifying us locals. The ones that move to Texas were the rich truck scum; keep em over there.

[@chaddavis7228]

Do they need help moving I'll do it as long as they don't come back to live .

[@kittylord100]

😂

[@thelittleguy-ih8nv]

Don't let the door hit you on the way out!

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for watching!

[@hopcat500]

Exactly!!

[@firefly9838]

You two states are genuinely the worst

[@RayTuttle-of5qd]

I hope they all hate it and get the hell out they have already Fd it up enough ! Austin used to be nice 30 years ago just a shell of its former self

[@SFSCharles]

I appreciate your perspective on the changes in Austin.

[@greggpennington966]

Amen, brother !!

[@asdfbeau]

Austin was done _before_ CA moved in. You raised a generation of liberal kids, and they all went to the closest 'good' university they could find. How do I know? I went to school (in Tx) with them. Austin wasn't ruined by imports, it was ruined by liberal Texans. The imports just moved to Austin because your kids made Austin look like SF.

[@BlowmoldGuy123]

Definitely gone down in the last 20 years

[@andylai9329]

This is one of the reasons why I don't like Californians is because they try to liberalize our conservative Texas and we are getting tired of it as well. It is the conservative thinkers that makes Texas a great state.

[@stevenwilliams9345]

We prefer Californians leave Texas, take your liberal votes with you

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, diversity of perspectives is what makes our country unique.

[@panicfever1277]

Ya know, Steve, not all of us who live in California are Liberal.

[@ismaelramirez4803]

More Californians voted for Abbot than native Texans. You’re welcome

[@SFSCharles]

@@ismaelramirez4803 That's an interesting observation.

[@karldermetzger2278]

I’d prefer the blue Californians leave and take a blue Texan with them, and I’d happily take those red minds from California or any state so long as they enjoy Texas for what it is rather than try and change it

[@ipimpin96]

When no matter where you move to you aren’t comfortable the problem is you

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, it's great to reflect on personal comfort and make positive changes.

[@thejohnbeck]

Yup, the poop is on his own upper lip.

[@richieuhh85]

Austin is practically the San Francisco of Texas.

[@SFSCharles]

I often wonder who started that. Certainly it was hyped like that to attract people from SF, but I think they’ll be the first to tell you there are BIG differences.

[@melsuggs3389]

Californians have absolutely ruined Austin. I don't care why they leave or where they go as long as they go.

[@jolting]

Austin doesn't have a Newsom, so it's not even comparable to the SF cesspool.

[@robinholbrook6576]

Foolish statement!!! The cities are absolutely NOTHING alike !!!!

[@robinholbrook6576]

ZILKER PARK is FABULOUS!!!!!

[@temetnosce7482]

It is a win-win. And it filters out people who don't care about their freedom and can't tolerate discomfort. win-win-win-win!

[@SFSCharles]

That's a great perspective on things!

[@wzeng02]

As a New Yorker, I love the Texas attitude. “If you like the cannon, come take it. (If you dare)”. New York is too soft on crime and too many liberals.

[@SFSCharles]

Do you understand the connection to the Texas revolution?

[@wzeng02]

@@SFSCharlesNo - I just like the way Texas handles things and the culture

[@icarussisyphus5201]

@@wzeng02 Me too brother. As someone from Florida, we see Texas as a brethren state. I respect Texas for their fierce independence and personal freedoms.

[@FATMANHURRICANE]

@@wzeng02 Read up on the Battle of Gonzales. Texas natives are intensely protective of their right to bear arms due to the Texas Revolution, and the battle of Gonzales was the starting of the war. This mindset has lasted since Texas’ inception, through its joining of the Union under certain conditions, through the war of Northern Aggression, and 2 world wars. As long as you can understand us and the reason certain traditions in Texas will not be changed or bargained. We will attempt to understand you. There is a reason that even today, separatists are considered a legitimate party in Texas.

[@wzeng02]

@@FATMANHURRICANE 💯 respect that. Thank you for the history reference. Will look up the Battle of Gonzales.

[@fubarace1027]

When Californians leave, please be sure to take a friend with you.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this

[@hawk5183]

As someone who moved to Texas in 1977 from a democrat run $hithole (Pennsylvania), and knew I had moved to the right state for me and will never go back tto those decaying outhouses, I can sum it up. They moved to "liberal" Texas (Austin, Dallas) to escape the taxes, realized Texas is RED, has free speech, right to carry, and a small welfare state, and could not deal with freedom, and the attendant self reliance needed to succeed. California can have all those liberals back.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your story and your perspective on Texas. It's always interesting to hear about people's experiences in different states.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

You're full of it, dude. We've BEEN DEALING with people moving to California since it became a State. Those liberals you mentioned are almost all from out of State, including Texas. Texas has as much free speech as the next State, and it also has many welfare recipients. It also was second in the nation in homelessness and also 7 of the the top ten poorest cities we're in Texas up until a few years ago.

[@Fokker53]

My own brother did this - simple explanation. Austin is just like living in CA with all the negatives - high crime, high cost of living, high local taxes, leftists everywhere. He figured, if I have to live in CA, I might as well be in CA with the good weather.

[@SFSCharles]

That's an interesting perspective on living in Austin compared to California!

[@andrewfreeman88]

Wrong on most accounts. CA has far more crime per FBI data. Austin is 40-50% cheaper than CA, Taxes at 8.25% and much less leftist compared to SF LA and Bay area.

[@JRP357]

I agree , if you move to TX and vote like you did in CA , just stay there and QUIT screwing up our state .

[@asdfbeau]

@@JRP357 For a state that supposedly prides itself on individualism and personal responsibility, we really do have a problem with blaming CA for everything. If you grew up in Tx you should know that Austin's been 'different' since the 90s. Texan millennials got tired of living in Boerne or Abilene and all congregated in Austin because they couldn't afford the trip to SF.

[@JRP357]

@@asdfbeau I am a native Texan and I know Austin has been liberal for a long time and now with people moving in they are changing Houston , Dallas , and San Antonio also .

[@elaine1380]

Go on! Get!

[@SFSCharles]

Your support means a lot, thank you!

[@greggpennington966]

Beyond agreed !

[@philsmgb4393]

I think it's "Git"!

[@douglasking7509]

Don’t let the door hit em in the ass!

[@SFSCharles]

Haha, thanks for the comment!

[@Mr.Neko1]

Must of missed all the high taxes, living expenses, and fantastic policies.

[@SFSCharles]

It's important to consider all aspects of a location before making a decision.

[@BeADad2447]

Thank you! Take everybody else with you!

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@jamestorres4705]

I’m not a native Texan. I retired from the military in Texas and decided to live here. Texas is a great state to live, and for a reason. Now I have seen the decline as more and more liberals move here. I pray Texas doesn’t follow the same path as California. I would hate to have to move to another state.

[@SFSCharles]

It's great to hear that you've found a home in Texas and appreciate the state's unique qualities.

[@50calpulse76]

It will if Texans don't protect it

[@crs11becausecrs10wastaken]

Unfortunately, there's no where left to be protected from liberal idiocy. We just need to fight for our state.

[@andywalex]

Californians are in for a literal war if they think they're going to turn Texas into California, I think this is the real reason they're moving back is because real Texans won't tolerate their B.S.

[@Mr.Quinlan888]

I always laughed when I met people that moved to Texas from California. Growing up in California, is like growing up in a different country. Living in Vegas now, we got aan influx of Californians during the pandemic, and many of them are shocked when that 115 degree weather hits in the summer. It cracks me up.

[@SFSCharles]

Sounds like those are some of the same ones who were surprised there was no ocean in Texas.

[@user-et5qs2en4c]

Me too ❗️😂

[@safeandeffectivelol]

@@SFSCharles There's an entire Gulf Coast, but you get hot humid breezes during the summer instead of the cool Pacific breeze

[@SFSCharles]

@@safeandeffectivelol Not everyone has what it takes to be a Texan.

[@Tabiekat4Race]

Californian here. Not true. Haven't left TX since the move (I guess I'm one of the rare ones)

[@Cloudguy5673]

I don't care why. I just want them to go. If you need help packing I can get a crew together and be in Austin in 30 mins.

[@SFSCharles]

Your offer to help means a lot. I might have a couple of referrals for you.

[@ss9749]

I used to live in the Bay Area for most of my life before moving to Texas in 2019. If he thinks he is going to pay PG&E less for his electric bill in the summer, he has another thing coming. I lived in the east bay where it regularly hit 90's and 100's in the summer months. I owned a small two bedroom bungalow that was less than 900 sq ft and my bill was usually $300-$400 in the summer months. I sold my house in 2019 in a week and took the proceeds and bought a house in Prosper (Colin County) for half the cost of my Bay Area home and at 3x the size. My electric bill is lower, my taxes are lower, and my children are thriving in the much better schools. I have no regrets. My oldest son who graduated High School last year said he wishes we would have moved sooner and if we ever even think of going back California, he will stay in Texas. My other kiddos feel the same way.

[@SFSCharles]

It's great to hear that your move to Texas has been so positive for you and your family!

[@swampwiz]

The "Bay Area" includes being right on the coast, where it stays relatively cool, to along the way to HOT Sacramento.

[@ss9749]

@@swampwiz I lived in the Bay Area (Walnut Creek to be exact) for almost 50 years, I know what is considered the Bay Area. If he can afford a home along the coast, the cost of living in Texas shouldn't have bothered him. If he buys a home in Brentwood, Fairfield, Dublin, Pleasenton, Danville, or any of the other hot areas, he will still be paying a lot for his home, plus a bunch for his PG&E bill too, as well as state tax, higher sales tax, probably a wealth tax on unrealized gains on his investments soon too, and what ever other taxes the communists running that place can come up with to separate hard working citizens from their money.

[@wrdyke]

In the 80s and 90s Austin was pretty cool still. The good culture it had has most mostly been destroyed. Austin went woke.

[@SFSCharles]

It's interesting how cities can evolve over time. Change can bring challenges but also new opportunities.

[@XquizitRush]

So true. I lived there in the 80's and it was a rockin' place. Now it's turned to trash.

[@redkindredwarrior5523]

Aidos amigos and thank God!!

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@JamesWilliams-st4bp]

You are talking about a progressive voter. Yes, they have a high paying job but that doesn't mean they are smart. Texas was probably too sane for their progressive mind.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It's always interesting to hear different viewpoints on politics and intelligence.

[@KevinTumlinson]

I read that article when he posted it, and it's simply propaganda. I'm starting to see a lot of these sorts of articles targeting Texas and Florida. "I regretted moving to TX/FL, and you will to. California is the best!"

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It's important to call out biased content.

[@smacfe]

Watching this while sitting in a hotel in Austin on a trip. I am SHOCKED at what a $h!thole it has turned into over the last 7 or so years. Filthy, homeless everywhere, crowded, rude and self absorbed people, and even the quality of the restaurants has deteriorated. I can understand that the bloom is off this rose, and why people are leaving.

[@SFSCharles]

I appreciate your honest perspective on the changes in Austin. It's important to acknowledge both the positives and negatives of a place.

[@Dirk-my2zf]

democRAT libTWATS turn everything to SHIT!

[@TomSmith-ls5rn]

The demoRAT effect.

[@safeandeffectivelol]

That's what happens when coastal a-holes move in and drive prices up. Locals are forced out and all the a-holes complain that everyone in the area is an a-hole

[@Jmike12345]

When Californians came, the city became overcrowded with rude, homeless, filthy, and self absorbed people. Coincidence??? Please go back, and problem solved.

[@luvzfrance24]

I admit I'm the stereotypical Californian who bashes Texas at every chance BUT the one thing that I'm willing to bet is that Texas has far much better BBQ than anywhere in California.

[@SFSCharles]

I don't think that one is even close.

[@luvzfrance24]

@@SFSCharles lol I love California but our barbecue is a joke

[@SFSCharles]

@luvzfrance24 even the Mexican food is different

[@carlosdanger3374]

Noooooo! Don’t come back!!!!! I’m trying to get more of you to move out 😫

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for your comment!

[@snailsfrogslegs119]

They moved to Austin... discovered there was not beach... and in great confusion... moved back.

[@SFSCharles]

It's important to know what you want in a location before making a big move!

[@arthurhamilton5222]

Only an idiot would think Austin is on the beach and near mountains.

[@PInk77W1]

I moved from Santa Cruz CA To Coleman Tx. 6yrs ago Paid cash for my home So blessed to have no debt at all.

[@SFSCharles]

That's amazing! Living debt-free is such a fantastic achievement.

[@Focusembedded]

As a long-time Austin resident who came from someplace other than California before Austin got overrun, allow me to say, "Don't let the screen door hit you. And take people like Mayor Adler with you when you go.."

[@SFSCharles]

It's always interesting to hear different perspectives from long-time residents. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@SteveAubrey1762]

I hope they all go back!

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@J_Lagg]

People also need to understand that coastal californians and interior californians are two different people. Interior californians are very similar to texans. Unfortunately, they get out voted by the coastal californians.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for highlighting this regional divide! It's crucial to recognize and appreciate the diversity within California.

[@gozimusable1]

I moved from San Francisco to Austin last May and this is the most disappointing city I've ever been in

[@SFSCharles]

It didn’t live up to the hype?

[@brittoncoil2518]

Austin is my least favorite major city easily

[@alexandrade7835]

You should go back to San Francisco you democrat

[@dy4710]

Agreed- I came from Sacramento and even I feel this way😂 says something

[@cyberpunkalphamale]

@@dy4710 I love Sac and SF. What was your experience?

[@richardpoindexter6322]

20 yrs ago used to go to Austin on the weekends to eat and sight see......I wouldn't go now for a paycheck... Austin is lost

[@SFSCharles]

It has changed a lot in 20 years

[@blast4me754]

I've realized everybody is in every city, state and region complaining.

[@SFSCharles]

Complaining about Austin or complaining about what they bought during the frenzy?

[@RobertMadden]

Not me. I’m in the Midwest and lovin it.

[@kagg.1381]

They complain in FL that there are politics and yet nothing to do. Yep: It’s a poor man’s paradise with nothing to do. They complain everything is better where they came from, but don’t tell them to go back. Some sre wanderers. I call it being a vagabond never knowing where you will live.

[@SilverbugInc]

The truth is that it’s hot in Texas and a substantial amount of the year is spent indoors. For people who are accustomed to either cold weather or coastal climates, living in Texas can fill each and everyday with regret

[@SFSCharles]

3-4 months are hot and the spring and fall rivals temperatures in any more mild climates (at least it feels that way after going through the 3-4 months 😀) The other part is how long it takes to acclimate. All through the summer I see people RUNNING the Lady Bird Lake trails in the middle of the day at 100+ degrees

[@SilverbugInc]

@@SFSCharles I would say that 4 months would be the minimum amount of time that is spent indoors due to unpleasant weather. My wife is as bold as saying that it’s more like 6 months :) Although I’m more tolerant of the heat, my wife prefers the snow and longs for a proper fall/winter as that is what she is accustomed to. Texas is beautiful but it’s not for the faint of heart that’s for sure. It’s those 4-5 months that can really take a toll. We’re talking about over 40% of the year that can be miserable for a lot of people. That’s a pretty significant amount of time I’d say and is something that people should definitely consider prior to moving to Austin. At the same time it begs the question of whether or not it’s worth moving to Texas after factoring in the weather conditions and its impact on daily life. Especially when paying the Austin premium $$$

[@SFSCharles]

100% agree it should be factored in BEFORE moving. I'm the opposite of your wife. I grew up in the NE and have no desire to experience a true winter. On a side note, the migration to Texas didn't take off until after air conditioning became affordable. I've seen old advertisements hyping the Allandale neighborhood as "Austin's Air-Conditioned Village."

[@nancywood9027]

There is an old saying in Texas. "The roads that lead into Texas also lead out again". Adios!

[@Hotrodford]

@@SilverbugIncAustin hot weather is nothing like South Texas. Austin is cool compared to South Texas. I’m a fifth generation Texan from South Texas. My family’s been in South Texas since the 1850’s.

[@fubar1764]

Bless his heart and his two brain cells!

[@SFSCharles]

I appreciate your support and humor!

[@angelurena6137]

You have to at least visit the area you're intending to move for at least a few weeks. Staying at an Airbnb would probably be the best approximation of what life will be like in an area.

[@SFSCharles]

That is great advice. One could even take it a step further and stay in a couple of different AirBNB’s in different parts of the metro close to neighborhoods you might be interested in living. Two years ago though, everyone was in a frenzy to buy and in a frenzy - logic and common sense often don’t apply. :)

[@safeandeffectivelol]

Try it in July or August

[@rmoreland3583]

Bad advice angelurena6137, tell to just not come; they are not welcome, we don't want them here, too many commiefornians here already. WE Texans have just about had enough.

[@Ret_Army_Combat_Vet]

As a Texan THANK YOU! for making them go back. Austin has turn into a Liberal California, we don't need that type here. So, thank for telling them that Austin is horrible. It's like moving from California to California.

[@SFSCharles]

I appreciate your support and sharing your thoughts on the situation in Austin.

[@David-wn9qo]

Blame the bad economy on Biden.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your perspective on the current economic situation.

[@Candlesjack]

I really hope to hear they are all going back.

[@SFSCharles]

I appreciate your thoughts on it.

[@NOOBLETK]

They’re going back? This is the best news I’ve heard all year.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@DaveCvetanovski]

Hahaha best explanation and illustration ever of how to figure out whether or not there are Oceans near Austin.

[@SFSCharles]

Sometimes it can be little confusing 😀

[@SanguimDivinum]

I just found this channel and I love it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Don’t mess with Texas.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the content.

[@davidorr1759]

Wait till he hears about Noosim's new utilities payment plan. The price per KW will be determined by income. The lower the income, the lower the price for energy. As income increases, so does price per KW. Seems legit! 😂

[@SFSCharles]

That's an interesting approach to pricing energy based on income!

[@shinzoruck7050]

Happy new Texan, brought my red vote with me that was being cancelled out in Commiefornia!! Thanks for providing us conservative Californians a sanctuary. GOD BLESS TEXAS

[@SFSCharles]

Welcome to Texas

[@shinzoruck7050]

Thank you sir!!

[@isaiasgarcia3333]

I lived in Cedar Creek from 2011 - 2013 across the way from the Colorado river trails and we loved it there! There was a great place called hole in the wall cafe that we would visit for breakfast daily! This was before Tesla and F1 track was in operation and when the Spurs were on fire! I loved it and miss it there! Especially all the outdoor activities and dive bars!

[@SFSCharles]

Sounds like you have some wonderful memories from Cedar Creek! It's always nice to look back on those special times.

[@dsl32]

Maybe Austin now can clean up what the California’s messed up

[@SFSCharles]

That's an interesting perspective! Do you think Austin has what it takes to make a positive change?

[@MD-ky4ho]

You popped up in my feed. Loved how you broke that situation down! I have been living in CA for over 60 years and don’t get why people who leave CA come running back here. I am leaving Crazyfornia since I can no longer take the insane stuff that is going on here. I will be taking my Republican Conservative values with me and will probably land in Florida, or South Carolina.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for watching my video and sharing your thoughts. If you’ve been in CA that long you probably remember the Reagan days. Times have changed!

[@andywalex]

Many Californians move back because they get somewhere else and realize "Conservative values" means something completely different in California than it does the rest of the country. If you don't understand things like please, thank you, may I have, left lane for passing only, slower traffic keep right, or just generally acknowledging the existence of other people then you probably won't like it outside of California and certainly not in the South. They're being overrun in Florida too from New Jersey and New York on top of all the Californians, so don't expect to be welcomed with open arms.

[@billmcmillan7735]

I was born and raised in Houston. Moved to California 45 years ago and would Never consider moving back to Texas!

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your experience! It's great to hear how much you love California.

[@randomritchie]

I'm absolutely fine with people not coming here anymore and leaving. I've lived in Austin almost my entire life, it's not what it used to be same as anywhere else but it's still a good place to live.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's refreshing to hear someone who appreciates the city despite its changes.

[@user-xm3cg8hd4q]

If someone wanted a beach why would you move to the middle of the state where there are no beaches he should have moved to the gulf coast, but i,m glad he moved back to cali

[@SFSCharles]

I'm grateful that they found their way back to Cali and are happy there!

[@raphaeldemo9966]

I was going to guess this was all going to be related to weather. In California, the only thing you have going for you is the gorgeous weather and yes geographically speaking the location is gorgeous, but I'm not spending $2mil on a dilapidated shack.

[@SFSCharles]

You’re probably right. This past summer was brutal in Texas. The good news - for all those who survived it - is we are beginning 3-4 months of weather that will rival the west coast. Then a couple of months of uncertainty - whether we see any sign of winter (although if it does come it will only be here for a few days at a time,) and then another couple of months of mild temperatures before the summer starts again.

[@stubee2011]

Californians complaining about Austin is like rats complaining everywhere they go is a rat's nest.

[@davidjohnson4045]

@@stubee2011Austin locals complaining about Californian’s, is like an echo chamber of minorities complaining about gentrification.

[@safeandeffectivelol]

@@davidjohnson4045 What is an Austin local? I bet 90% of the city is transplants.

[@IndygoEEI]

I'm a Californian (LA/Ventura County Area) who moved to Pennsylvania in 2015. The writer being refernced complaining about a power bill that is $400 when in California during the same time of year can be $250-$300 minimum. This is LA\Ventura County prices and San Diego is hotter! I have serious questions of this guy's judgement.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your experience and insights as a former Californian!

[@DRAKKENFIRE22]

Awesome video! I greatly appreciate objectivity and balanced comparisons.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@rrudeljr]

I look forward to more going back. Quit Californiafying Texas. They moved here for a reason, don't turn Texas into the mess they left

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@klj2382]

They’re morons who don’t understand

[@karldermetzger2278]

In a perfect world all the blue California transplants would go back and take a blue Texan with them, the fact he chose SF of all the places in CA means he is beyond hope, a boon that he left, in fact I’d take the red minded folks from any state and trade them blue, we’d all be better off if we just separated

[@SFSCharles]

That's a unique take on things! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@mannyzx1]

I’m a Los Angeles native. Born, raised and still here. About three years ago I visited a friend who is a Dallas Native. I’ve known him for years. He’s always told me to move there, that I’m the kind of Californian they want there. I hate how libs have destroyed CA, and it’d only getting worse. My dad remembers when CA was Regan Country. I loved Dallas! My favorite part was going to the range and shooting a Tommy gun AND an uzi. Fully auto. There is a ton of land, tons of lakes and rivers to go fishing in. Not only that, but he’s a Cop for Dallas PD and said he could recommend me so I can work there… I know this may seem stupid or trivial, but there’s a saying “you can see a dog running away from you until he dies”. I don’t hike or anything like that, but I like waking up in the morning and seeing them mountains, silly I know. Also, I went in July… I’m ok with heat, but the humidity kills me. Midnight and mid 80s at 100%? He said “you’ll get used to it”. That’s probably true. Leaving my whole family behind in SoCal thought, that’s what killed it for me. My wife is really close to them. So I guess I’ll have to deal with idiot leftists, buy crappy CA approved rifles, and follow a whole lot of other stupid laws. A man can dream though.

[@SFSCharles]

I have family in SoCa myself, so I understand much of what you shared.

[@joejohnson4183]

Any former Californians that want to move back , all I can say is don't let the door hit you on your ass .

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, it's always great to hear different opinions.

[@michaelvo966]

Thinks seriously things about before you move to TX.... massive HEAT thoughtout month May to Nov, and COLD in winter, High on Electric bills, Property tax 3%-4.8% depend on area, Not really high paying job.

[@SFSCharles]

I’m not sure where you’re getting those property tax percentages. 3% used to be high end, but as values increased average percentage moved closer to 2%

[@michaelsix9684]

insurance costs are high too , homeowner and car rates really hurt, too many people overlook this

[@MisterMikeTexas]

I live in the DFW Metroplex, and have most of my life. I don't intend to move. The Austin area is beautiful though.

[@SFSCharles]

It's always nice to appreciate the beauty of other areas while loving where you currently live!

[@safeandeffectivelol]

The Hill Country is beautiful, but stay out of Austin

[@michaelchen8643]

This is where you’re wrong. There’s the golf coast there’s Galveston for one that provides excellent beach access and swimming activities. Yes, it’s a 4 Hour Dr. but it’s doable

[@SFSCharles]

I've vacationed in Galveston many times. Technically, it's connected to the ocean, but the Gulf is not the same as the Pacific Ocean.

[@xanderburns1332]

I visited my brother down in Austin earlier this year, great Mexican and texmex food

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm glad you enjoyed the food in Austin!

[@andrewfreeman88]

If the weather was reversed CA to TX more than half of Californians would move to Texas. They stay because they are too weak to handle the heat lol

[@SFSCharles]

Not every has what it takes to be a Texan.

[@96111thomas]

I lean right-wing but I’m from San Diego and tbh fuck this weather, I lived in rural Louisiana but the forest made things cooler, east-central Texas is absolutely miserable, hot & humid so far I’ve been here for 3 going on 4 years, planning on potentially moving to Iowa or a major city in Texas, currently in College Station and it sucks.

[@euphoricmonk]

@@96111thomas I hear you man, I’m in a similar boat. I used to live in SoCal and San Diego before I moved to Austin. The first year was the hottest summer on record. It was brutal. Austin has better bars, biking trail, and river activities but I’m not a fan of the prolonged heat, thinking about moving back as well.

[@AsManThinketh]

Not all of Texas is as hot, and not all of California is cool. Central California easily competes, and alot of the time is hotter than anywhere in Texas. Bakersfield California has already had 108 degree heat in May this year. So as always, depends on where in California you're talking about. Most people not from California likes to put Californians in the same box, being too dumb to realize California is a big state with alot of differences and different people.

[@lisasdfwhightechworld9946]

@@AsManThinketh No. Many non-Californians understand the different terrains and people in California. It is like Texas in that way.

[@matthewstarks-qw7iy]

good go back y'all messed out city up!!!!

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

[@thomaswilliams2350]

They F'd up mine as well

[@SouthoftheHill]

Every Californian I've met in my town didn't want to admit they're from California, because they know we don't want them here.

[@SFSCharles]

It's interesting how people from different places perceive each other.

[@irandude1655]

They thought it’s so much cheaper in Texas especially in Austin. And realized after 2 years their salaries will be leveled off just like local workers, which is 30 to 50% lower than their California salary.

[@SFSCharles]

It's important to factor in all aspects of a move, including cost of living and salary adjustments.

[@TheRealJBMcMunn]

I just clicked this to see all the Texans waving bye-bye in the comments. 😂

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for stopping by to check out the video!

[@user-st4kr3ir3f]

I'm a Texan and I don't like Austin because of all the liberals that have taken over. Austin would be an awesome place if all the liberals would move to California.

[@SFSCharles]

It's frustrating when a city's political climate doesn't align with your views.

[@dh2profit]

Moving from California to Austin is like moving to California without the mountains.

[@SFSCharles]

It's definitely a change of scenery.

[@mattsmith817]

I am a conservative who was born and raised in so cal. I like many conservatives here am tired of this push towards communism being orchestrated by Gavin Newsom so I decided to look up if moving to Texas was the answer and could be done based on a minimal budget. What I found was rent is basically the same there. Then I looked up work and found jobs don’t pay near what I make in my field in Texas. The only positives I found was that there is no income tax there and I would be able to commune with other conservatives. Unfortunately I came to the conclusion that Texas is not the place to go to when leaving California.

[@SFSCharles]

It's always a big decision to consider moving states. Thanks for sharing your insights on your research!

[@michaelsix9684]

San Diego is one of the pricest places in the US, rents there are very high, has gang problems etc. easy pass

[@SFSCharles]

Yeah, San Diego can be tough on the wallet. Thanks for the heads up!

[@kevingray8616]

@@SFSCharles Thus the joke about eating your peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at the beach. (because that's all you can afford to eat after paying for housing and such)

[@jamesgibson4100]

Regardless of why he is leaving Austin, why would anyone want to move back to California with the Cost of Living and a Governor like Gavin Newsome?

[@SFSCharles]

Maybe they just really miss the traffic and high taxes!

[@nabeel8194]

Because to them the pros outweigh the cons

[@lesliebeacom4567]

​@nabeel8194 Agreed. I was born on the East Coast, but never felt comfortable in the weather there (cold & wet in the winter, and blazing hot in the summer). As soon as I was able (at 19), I moved west and never looked back. CA has perfect weather and I am used to spending a majority of my time outdoors. Why? Because you CAN! But you cannot do that in TX. I moved to moved to be closer to family when I retired and I've regretted it almost every day. You rarely see your neighbors because no one ventures out of their house for about 9 months of the year! That's about the amount of time one has to spend locked in their house to stay out of the heat or the freezing cold of winter. I would move back in a heartbeat if I could. But I'm also a Conservative who despises what the Dems have done to my beautiful state!

[@nabeel8194]

@@lesliebeacom4567 right on! I also hate what the dems did, i have a feeling its only temporary though

[@lesliebeacom4567]

@@nabeel8194 Really? Only temporary? It's been going downhill politically for 40 years.

[@roundrock63]

Moved to Austin in 1980, moved to DFW in 2015. So glad I moved. Austin is not and has never managed city planning. Not bad city planning…NO city planning.

[@SFSCharles]

It's interesting how different cities can be in terms of city planning!

[@roundrock63]

@@SFSCharles So true. I’m all for preserving nature but Austin stopped infrastructure thinking it was doing something positive. Now I do believe that in the 70’s & 80’s stopping infrastructure was a way to preserve the small town that the politicians and UT staff wanted to keep for themselves. Great video by the way. You really touched on the actual pros and cons of living in Austin.

[@SFSCharles]

@@roundrock63 Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@billyspring]

Well said!

[@SFSCharles]

I’m happy you liked it

[@Crayfish-]

Now This Bret Alder who Moved from Beautiful California [ Where I Still Live ] Aught to have @ 1st., looked Up and " Watched " a Video of " Martin Luthor King " Telling him to " Go to School " And " Learn Baby Learn " So that he can " Earn Baby Earn " & Then he Could have Made an " Intelligent Choice " of whether he wanted to Leave California Or Not !

[@SFSCharles]

Some people prefer to act before thinking it through and if it doesn't work out they can blame someone else.

[@unhingedravenger2856]

As someone who's been in texas For basically , there life if it's the California residents. that tried to bring their Politics here. Moving back then, I am glad they are moving out. The only thing we would actually would want in terms of california is legalized weed right now.

[@SFSCharles]

It's interesting to see how different states handle politics and social issues!

[@winklesj]

I'm just mad that none of the Californians that moved here never brought Adalberto's with them

[@SFSCharles]

Carne asada, French fries, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream? That sounds like something I would be interested in trying.

[@CaptainCaveman1170]

That was eight minutes of uninterrupted common sense and well-reasoned arguments. I am from Los Angeles, and I cannot stand how clueless Californians can be (are) about everything outside of their little bubbles. It also boggles my mind how so many of them can reach such high places (and incomes), while lacking so much common sense. I cannot move to Texas for the time being, but the option is always in the back of my mind. Nothing you mentioned dissuaded me, but I do know the heat and the bugs will take some getting used to if I ever make the decision. I am quite comfortable around Texans. In fact, having served in the US Navy, and I have always said that Texans were the backbone of most ships and, generally speaking, they were solid and humble guys. I'm also conservative, so I would probably be happier in a San Antonio than an Austin. If things keep getting worse here in LA I may just have to pack it up.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! It's great to hear your perspective. The four big cities all have a Democrat majority, (not exclusive as some would have you believe.) As you move out from those urban clusters, you'll find the Texas you seem to be talking about. I'm talking big ranches with cows grazing, horse and yes, some working cowboys.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Just about all cities, even in red states like Texas, are left, or left-leaning. It's my understanding Austin, San Antonio, and Houston are definitely left. So is Dallas. Fort Worth and Tarrant County is center-to-right.

[@CaptainCaveman1170]

@@MisterMikeTexas Thanks. A real shame how that works!

[@MisterMikeTexas]

@@CaptainCaveman1170 Many or most of the suburbs are probably moderate to conservative. I've heard the rural parts of California are conservative. I guess L.A. and San Fran pretty much decide the state elections, and which POTUS candidate gets the electoral votes.

[@andrewmarshall3519]

LA sucks unless you have a remote job and have enough money that you don’t have to work 7 days a week. My lease is up in September and I’m out of here. Debating between Austin, San Antonio, and Vegas

[@thomaswilliams2350]

They should go back. You alll voted for it. I wish they would leave NV

[@SFSCharles]

There are several comments on this video from former CA residents that suggest that's what they intend to do.

[@thomaswilliams2350]

In my area its caused unsustainable growth, a drained aquafore, cancelation of our air races, huge increase in crime and homelessness as well as some torn down historical locations and round abouts everywhere. Good times. I don't place all the blame on Californians though. Our Mayor and city councel line their pockets from all the changes. I'm glad she's out at the end of this term.

[@TomSmith-ls5rn]

@@thomaswilliams2350 Well said. California's are like Locust's. Where ever they go, they destroy.

[@nabeel8194]

California had transplants move over for decades, its yalls turn now

[@bobcat5844]

thats great news , i feel better today.

[@SFSCharles]

I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better today!

[@TRONABORON]

Been to Austin many times- would never move there, would rather have something much more rural in Western Texas.

[@SFSCharles]

I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on Austin and Western Texas. It's great to hear different viewpoints.

[@richj120952]

Comment continued here: I was born and raised in San Diego, CA. I know that area like the back of my hand. You can drive from the desert, though the mountains, down to the sea in an hour and a half. (No traffic considered.) You get all the climate changes within that drive. In Texas, you have just about every landscape, although distance is way bigger. Recreation here is still quite reachable. Now, I live in New Braunfels, about half way between Austin and San Antonio. (About 40 minutes drive to each of them.) We have lakes, tubing rivers, lots of theme parks, and of course as Charles points out, regular parks all along the I35 corridor. (What's more we have Bucees.) Then, taking a trip to Corpus Christi, or Galvanstin is a day trip. (Note, the water is not as blue as in San Diego, thanks to the Mississippi river.) Beaches are plentiful. No mountains though, just hills. You want mountains, you would need to get on I10 and go out to El Paso where you can get to the tail end of the Rockies. One full day drive, and you would need to overnight, enjoy the day, then overnight and drive back. By the way, the climate where I live in Texas is pretty much like living in San Diego County, in the El Cajon, or Santee cities.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing such detailed insights about the beauty of both San Diego and Texas!

[@roycegleason7314]

There is no perfect place in the US.

[@SFSCharles]

It's true, every place has its pros and cons!

[@temjiu9915]

I wish I could get the Cali's up here in Seattle do the same. Already crazy enough up here as it is.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, it's always interesting to hear different perspectives.

[@bullwinkle60]

We Texans need to take notes so we can do the same thing next time.

[@SFSCharles]

Learning from past experiences is always a good idea.

[@SG-js2qn]

Californians: "We don't like Austin. It's too right wing! And they breathe oxygen instead of helium. So we're going back to California."

[@SFSCharles]

It's all about finding the right fit for you!

[@benjaminbuehrle5328]

You extremely overrated Texas and forgot about how nice California is. The heat along is miserable to live in, period.

[@SFSCharles]

That might be true, but for well over 10 years Texas has seen some of the highest net inbound migration while California has experienced some of the highest net outbound.

[@benjaminbuehrle5328]

Most have been brainwashed by right wing media that the grass is greener. CA'ns that moved to Texas, 2/3rds of them moved from TX to CA. Bee Cave area didn't lose prices like this fool is "speculating" Texas food sucks, weather sucks, Zilker is 1 park. His Austin area examples get boring quickly. People are fat in TX. Wages are extremely low. All of Texas is a glorified Central Valley of California. WAY overrated in that shithole.

[@SFSCharles]

Not sure where you’re getting those numbers but it sounds like you like California

[@benjaminbuehrle5328]

I've been to Texas around 10 times and there's NOTHING special about it. My son lives in Barton Creek off Bee Cave. I've driven from Dallas, Ft. Worth down to Austin and back up to Dallas playing golf. Even that sucked compared to Arizona and California golf. Then drove to El Paso on our way back to CA. Nothing better than getting out of that shithole and back into the desert and mountains. Their high school football is overrated, barely breaking the top 10 nationally most years and finally this year with a team. Texas is overrated and you people down there think you are top dogs. The right wing media plays a huge part in dumbing down Texans to think they are great. High crime, low education, bas Healthcare system, health insurance and now old white men ruling on a woman's right to choose. Food is mediocre and people are at a higher percentage of overweight. The heat...waste so much valuable daylight nearly half the year. So tell me what's good about Texas? comptroller.texas.gov/economy/fiscal-notes/2017/october/migration.php#:~:text=The%20state%20of%20California%20has,1%20X%20axis%20displaying%20categories.

[@TomSmith-ls5rn]

Yeah, you'd prefer out of control crime, homelessness and taxes and a governor that is criminally clueless. Got it.

[@bullwinkle60]

We have beaches, mountains, and everything else. Just not in the same place.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for appreciating the diverse landscapes and contrasting natural beauty in different locations.

[@lisasdfwhightechworld9946]

Why do so many out-of-staters have so much trouble understanding Texas geography? Why do so many Californians have a hissy fit when Texans point out that Texas has mountains, beaches, forests, canyons, rivers, lakes, underground caverns, and grasslands?

[@butterflygirl2285]

IMO - - People are shocked when they discover how large Texas is. They simple don't get it until they have to drive somewhere. The new transplants think they are getting a good deal on a big flashy McMansion until the property tax bill goes up every higher.

[@SFSCharles]

Texas sure is vast, and it can be surprising for newcomers!

[@germanium1872]

I actually want them to leave. We don’t want them bringing their woke, leftard politics with them.

[@SFSCharles]

I appreciate your perspective on this issue.

[@AndreaShink]

Great vid. Sounds like the kid used leftist logic in his decision-making...

[@SFSCharles]

Glad you liked the video. I try to avoid political discussions since that’s an area where opinions often merge with emotion. He did refer to the “hype about Austin.” I personally saw several articles from various west coast media outlets that made Austin sound like a utopia. When buying a house, especially if it will mean moving across the country, I don’t think it’s possible to do too much fact checking and due diligence.

[@SteveOnStar]

The thing about that chart you posted it only counts for legal residents in the metropolitan Houston area. If you've been to Houston you know that it has an ass ton of other cities attached to it. In reality, the population of Houston is probably somewhere around 6 million.

[@SFSCharles]

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metro was 7.34 million in 2022.

[@Chico18742]

I love living in a ranch Don't know about yall but it's the best life

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your love for ranch life! It's truly a special way of living.

[@babeno3606]

You need help packing

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for offering to help!

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Bye! 👋

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for watching!

[@stuartyablon7184]

Moving to Austin from California is like going moving to California with terribly hot weather.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your perspective! It's always fun to hear how people see different places.

[@philobeddoe8342]

I left the bay area some years ago, but chose Idaho over somewhere like Texas.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your experience! It's cool to know how different places attract different people.

[@Jdjdjfhehehd]

Sometimes, moving from one state to another shouldn’t be something that gets people hated for, we are all Americans. I am in Montana and I can’t afford to buy my first home, I could blame those who sold their properties well above Fair Market Value or our capitalist real estate market. It’s hard to blame those who are fleeing their states due to unconstitutional policies but when moving somewhere new, common sense should dictate to investigate each area, adapt, appreciate the uniqueness and the diversity of our states in this awesome country.

[@SFSCharles]

You make a great point about the importance of understanding different perspectives and embracing diversity within our country.