How Much Does It ACTUALLY COST To Live In CALIFORNIA (And Why Is Everyone LEAVING)

[@HunterOBrienTV]

So.... what do you think? Is California worth it?

[@AmySangster]

100% :)

[@apeciindustries3644]

I think I'll com visit! Great video Hunter!

[@Regguy74]

Not at all, it’s an expensive shithole

[@Regguy74]

@Nicolas Erick stop simpin, start pimpin

[@tr3ynag4ta]

Hell naw, more like a vacay spot fo me, best believe Im chillin hea wit no income tax ma boa 😎

[@LeoGang89]

I've done the math. Its 5,000 a month if you want an apartment a car and not be broke. Most people make about 2,000a month.

[@LeoGang89]

I've done the math. Its 5,000 a month if you want an apartment a car and not be broke.

[@bodybuilder6350]

that sounds about right for a studio. if you want an actual one bedroom apartment you need 5,500.

[@WXLTUR]

@@bodybuilder6350 hmmm you see I’m a senior in high school so I might plan to save up.

[@jragon9215]

It’s more like $6300 a month that $5000 a month is nothing in california

[@1991Guru]

Most people ? I mean yeah if you work retail or fast food or warehouse job folks need to stop moving to California making below 75k a year just stop and that’s for a single person

[@jeffreylieberman1668]

I live in California and work 12-hour shifts and still have to depend on food stamps. Every single dime of my money goes somewhere. I can't even save one dollar. I will never be able to afford a brand new car or a house, ever. I am 45 years old, I work my life away, I literally have nothing to show for it. Thanks California.

[@bodybuilder6350]

its cheaper to uber around, because DMV fees are outrageous. not to mention police giving tickets like candy.

[@jeffreylieberman1668]

@@bodybuilder6350 Luckily, I have a paid-off 1988 Chevy Camaro with a slow v6 in it. Great on gas, cheap on insurance. Cops are just another bill collector that's hungry for your money, just like the court system is.

[@victorc8804]

You Should of starting saving money in your early 20s.....TOO LATE UNFORTUNATELY

[@jeffreylieberman1668]

@@victorc8804 I didn't have the parental guidance and had no clue to do that back then.

[@victorc8804]

@@jeffreylieberman1668 well it's not to late then especially if you live to 90 or 100 persay

[@saboabbas123]

I recently looked at a home in San Diego (Serra Mesa area close to Mission Valley). The home was built in the '70s' and recently remodeled. It is about 2000 square feet and in a middle class neighborhood with no HOA. The asking price was $975,000. The apartments down the hill in Mission Valley are around $2500 per month for a 2/2 and no garage (on street parking.) I own a home in Central Florida between Orlando and Daytona. It is a 3/2 with a 2-car garage and is valued at $250K. Safe neighborhood, good neighbors, no crime. I pay $660/month. I earn $70K per year. It would take all of my disposable income to live in San Diego because of the cost of housing.

[@newagain9964]

A household would need to make at least $125k in the major cities in CA to live decently. And that’s with no kids btw.

[@akbuckets272]

Bro I'm prior Navy and i make good money out here in Florida, at the end of the year i should make about 80k a year. I thought about moving back to SD and just can't do it. I would ruin myself if i did. I'll just visit if need be honestly.

[@Giambis]

Jesus Christ dude. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ I just built a 2,380 sqft home on 940 acres of land for a final grand total price of $380k. I have no desire to tell you the state I live in because we don’t want any more Californians here. They flee democratic policies to just come here and vote democrat with the same policies.

[@kbanghart]

@@akbuckets272 yes it's good to stay in Florida yuck LOL

[@nephs0668]

660 for a month is friendly

[@khanh8524]

I also left a couple of months ago. It was not worth the cost of living when I can work remotely.

[@isaac.2605]

where do u recommend besides texas

[@joshuatejiri2353]

@@isaac.2605 Tennessee

[@newagain9964]

@@isaac.2605 Alaska. U get paid to live there.

[@beccajohnson6720]

Please make more of these! I'd love to see one done on Florida and Texas.

[@HunterOBrienTV]

glad you like! I will!

[@wisl8122]

One-bedroom apartment in San Francisco is about 3500+, that’s higher than most people’s monthly mortgage. Leave CA if you value your money

[@HunterOBrienTV]

crazy huh!

[@tr3ynag4ta]

Hell nah foo 3500???? 😂😂

[@wisl8122]

@@tr3ynag4ta you lucky if you can get a 1b apartment for under 3 k . But most likely it’s 3500+ for a 1b apartment

[@DietricWilliams]

This was very well explained as most people don't know how deep housing costs really go. Great job!

[@HunterOBrienTV]

It was fascinating to dive into it all. I learned a lot myself.

[@is8249]

When I was a student, my parents used to fight over money every single moment... They were well educated and I knew we weren’t dirt poor, but clearly still struggled. Can you imagine the despair felt by me when I realized they made near 200k? I wondered how much I had to make in order to avoid nightly scream fights. Reality of living in CA.

[@kbanghart]

Wait, they made close to 200k and you were living like that? What did they spend the money on?

[@is8249]

@@kbanghart No doubt, our apartment rent took a huge chunk. We literally couldn’t afford to buy a 2 bed condo. Having 2 cars probably was costly too (though used…) They worked in different locations, so they really needed them. Looking back, I think many people who lived “well,” at this income level had help from grandparents. In contrast, my grandparents probably needed financial help from my parents. I just remember scream fights got worse when I went to college because of my tuition (didn’t qualify for any financial aid).

[@83bunnyboo]

I’m reading these comments and i think this really depends where you’re from, meaning I live in DC and we are expensive here but half the beauty and space. A 760sqft apt (newer construction) runs at least 4500 a month and around 175-250 for 1 parking space. That isn’t factoring in electricity and cable etc. Gas here isn’t that far off from California, recently filled up and it was 4.30 a gallon. We pay tax on groceries/food.

[@RS-gq1fi]

I would never live in DC because of this factor and would most definitely choose California job permitting! Government contractors driving up the cost of living on everyone.

[@NatashaRaisorGlam]

I’m so glad I left Los Angeles and moved to Vegas. I don’t miss LA at all. I like Las Vegas much better than Texas. It’s a 24 hour city with so much to do. There are tons of parks, hiking trails, mountains and Lake Las Vegas🤗🌸

[@jondstewart]

California is an anomaly in the U.S. if you’re a middle-class household earning $100-200K a year, you’re not living above your means if you purchase a $600-700K home in the best areas, meaning San Francisco, LA, or San Diego. But not the propers or best suburbs. I mean small, modest homes in so-so neighborhoods. You’re already used to the high cost of living and know how to cut corners or be a tightwad.

[@victor115100]

Currently stationed in San Diego but from Houston,TX. it’s beautifull out here really but I catch myself budgeting everything everyday to at least save something before I get out of the navy and return back home to Texas.

[@FancyAnimal]

If you're not making $10,000 per month per household after taxes, forget about living in CA. Married couples who make $200K combined salary have to rent their master bedroom to make ends meet. $650K is SoCal won't buy you a garage. $850K is your base mortgage on a move-in ready house. You can add 10% by the time I'm done writing. Sorry, that's the truth.

[@dougie2fly538]

Holy shit lmao!!

[@johnpeterson3299]

I sold my aunt's home near Stanford U in February 2021 for $1.7 million. It was two bedrooms built in the 1920's. Buyer bulldozed it so a new home three times the size could be built. In Silicon Valley, $150K a year means you should look for a nice van to move into.

[@1991Guru]

If most people would lay this to heart before moving to California, most of the problem would be solved , in order to not have all of your disposable income spent on bills and just making it, but to actually live a normal life work play vacation etc travel each household needs a min of 250k-300k min no exceptions ,pending location 100-150k you will be penny watching that’s just the cold truth of it

[@Phantom.1]

Totally untrue. If you live IN the big cities, yes, it’s expensive.

[@MultiGuero85]

Your video was full of information. I’m from Dallas, Texas and in the process of moving to LA.

[@HunterOBrienTV]

Glad it was helpful mate. I live in LA. I love it here and it is all about what you make it, and learning how to (legally) hack the tax laws is important if you vibe with all that.

[@MultiGuero85]

@@HunterOBrienTV how do I hack them?

[@JuanMartinez-vr7bg]

@@MultiGuero85 knowing your rights

[@supermegadong7597]

Lol you are a fucking idiot even if it is for some type of promotion like most people say they come to LA.you need a 20 dollar raise on top of whatever you make now

[@RS-gq1fi]

This needs to be refreshed. I moved to California last summer randomly and rent prices were inline with the $2300 range in nice walkable beach areas and were readily available. Now, those same places are going for $3000+ and are nearly impossible to find in localities near the beach but outside the cities - within 1 hour drive to LA...My assumption is that all of the LA people are fleeing their cities with their high costs to the more laid back coastal communities now that they are working remotely, and this is causing massive price inflation and shortages. Combine that with rising costs across the board from food and beverage to $6+ gasoline, your money doesn't go very far even on a $100k-$120k salary after half your monthly income goes to paying rent then the other chunk goes to paying for everyday things. You have to be incredibly conscious with your money and budget hard, which can be very difficult to do on the weekends when the sun is shining and people want to go out to restaurants, breweries, etc. Lastly, everything is spaced so far away, you can easily find yourself spending ample time in your car if you live in areas hat are cheaper. Keep in mind also the cost of an Uber, access to LAX can be EXPENSIVE and inconvenient. From my experience, I wouldn't even consider living here unless you make $150k+ single or combined in a couple, MINIMUM. This will provide a very nice life style but you are still priced out of home ownership even at this income. This begs the question - is it worth it? My current conclusion is maybe - it really depends on your individual situation. If home ownership is your dream - do not move to California. Even if you do afford the home, you will likely end up house poor. Perhaps a young ambitious mid 20's to mid 30 year old that gets an opportunity in big tech etc would fair well. These opportunities can spring board you ahead. Tech companies provide insanely good benefits packages - which makes the business case favorable. For me, there's also an element of motivation living in California. Because it is so expensive, everyone ambitious is hustling to try to climb the ladder or make deals. It could become lucrative in the right situation for certain people with the right attitude. There's also amazing year round activities - January and February are amazing mid 60's weather! Lastly lastly, you can always consider the van life approach - many people do it especially down in Ocean Beach and similar hippie / surfer locations. It's probably the easiest place to get away with this lifestyle. Skid Row and basically any street corner, or bridge along the 405 are free to squat as well :-). It's probably the most convenient place to be homeless in America...if homeless can be convenient. Last weekend I road tripped into LA for some city vibes - some of the homeless people living in tents have some pretty nice setups and they are pretty well dressed for homeless people

[@HunterOBrienTV]

Things are definitely changing pretty fast in these parts

[@deniseleaps]

It all depends on where you live. I live an hour from the Bay and it’s affordable. The state tax here is cheaper too.

[@Th33Vultur3]

The cost of living and weather are two of many reasons we left New Jersey to Florida 6 years ago

[@HunterOBrienTV]

Can’t beat the Florida vibes, and the Tequilla drinks👌🏼

[@joymae]

Left California after college, came back and left after 2.5 years. I think California is great but there are other places.

[@salamander5318]

Those other places have horrible weather. I can go snowboarding on Mount Baldy, hiking in Malibu, and Surfing at Surfrider beach on the very same day. Weather effects your quality of life more than any other factor. A studio apartment in L.A. or San Diego is better than a Mansion in Fairbanks Alaska for example. All of the to 5 cities with the best weather in the US are in California. California is the most beautiful state in the US with the most diverse geography, topography, and microclimates. Many people who moved to Texas, Florida, etc are bored to death in those boring states with horrible weather and are trying to move back now that Covid restrictions are starting to be lifted.

[@theepicfailgamer6317]

typical hypocrite

[@irishman3375]

@@salamander5318 95% of CA residents don't do any of that

[@jukio02]

@@salamander5318 Sal, I agree. Texas is boring has hell, I don't know why anyone would want to live there. It's cheap, I give them that, but what the hell is there to do over there? Florida is a little bit more fun, but it's all the same geography, it gets old quickly. California has so many different environments, forest, deserts, beaches, lakes, mountains, valleys, etc. It's got tons of amusement parks, national parks, just so many things to do. The only downside of California is that it's expensive. Although, there are people that don't make a lot of money still getting by here, it's not impossible.

[@isaac.2605]

@@jukio02 florida is known for its seaworld and disney theme parks , we have some of the best beaches on the planet and we are in the top 10 most fun states in the country , florida is mainly a state if you enjoy summer weather all year around and for people who enjoy going to the beach alot , and texas is a big state so there a lot of stuff to do , theres also theme parks , but theres also some mountains and cheap housing prices and there are many museums and restaurants that have a variety of food to choose from , california has had a shit ton of random attacks on asians because of the coronavirus and to live close to the beach you pretty much have to pay double the price just to touch some sand and water when you can pay a little more to live close to the beach in florida. california has high property tax as well and its ghetto and pretty much everybody dresses the same. florida is also close to a popular area which is the florida keys and thats a place where people enjoy visiting in constant relaxation.

[@arghyaneogi5506]

I am probably going to CA this year. Looks like I'm gonna be broke AF. :(

[@kbanghart]

Are you in California now? I live outside sacramento

[@arghyaneogi5506]

@@kbanghart No. The Document processing is taking a lot of time. It's still pending with the US Govt.

[@deborah8887]

Good video. Thumbs up.

[@cleveland216..]

In Cleveland Ohio we pay 1000 for a three Bedroom Apartment 🤔

[@madbug1965]

You left out property taxes which are really high. I own a modest 2k sq. ft. house but I owe $6k a year in property taxes. The property taxes go up $300 to $400 a year.

[@newagain9964]

The real bitch are HOA fees. As much as and even higher than taxes.

[@is8249]

@@newagain9964 Most houses (not condos or apartments) have decent HOA fees. The highest I’ve seen was $2k/month for luxury high rise condo. I can’t understand why NYC has crazy high HOA fees, even for cheaper buildings.

[@newagain9964]

@@is8249 decent is a highly subjective word. Fees in most cities vary from $300-$2000 month. Avg is near $1000

[@is8249]

@@newagain9964 I lived in houses valued at 1.2M & 1.4M in CA. It’s not a mansion, but not super rundown. HOA was only $200/month.

[@newagain9964]

@@is8249 ok. When was that? Lolz. Besides. It’s condos with the insane fees these days. And their “amenities”.

[@johnpeterson3299]

The cost of living in California is magnified by the massive depletion of industry. The state was once a huge manufacturing center. So there is a very high percentage of service jobs with no benefits and little promotional opportunity. People have their backs against the wall as California transforms into Venezuela. Tremendous wealth in the hands of a few and exploding poverty with a dying middle class.

[@createandelate]

That was really engaging! Great edit 🔥

[@Phantom.1]

You can EASILY find houses in TX with 10-12k a year in property taxes. Sugarland, TX, for example.

[@sweetiepie1110]

I’m dying here in California I work my ass off 5 days a week used to have only one day off with luck I know people who can’t afford nothing with two sometimes three jobs this is ridiculous

[@braincamarillo3090]

Just recently passed through $5 a gallon for gas, a couple snacks and a soda from the gas station $28 bucks. Motel 6 $150 lol. It's a joke....

[@forzatech9482]

Damn. I live in Texas 350k home 4/3, 3 car garage I pay $2000/month. 2500 for a studio apartment sounds crazyyyyy

[@deniseleaps]

I live in California and bought a home for $338,000. My mortgage is low. I’m only an hour away from the city. It can be found.

[@forzatech9482]

@@deniseleaps by which city? I would like to find a house in California

[@TomokoAbe_]

TONS of homeless people, crime, fires, pollution...and only idea for the very rich

[@user-yj5uv8mb2t]

Inland Empire CA is becoming the new go to but keep aware that home prices are going up by about $30000 each month also taxes are about $10000 each year you can expect to pay about $4000 a month not including bills. Water and light bills tend to be over $100 and most communities lately tend to have HOA.

[@HunterOBrienTV]

I have family in Temecula. It seems like it is the next hot spot for growth

[@indiegarona]

9:24 got me to smash the "Like" button. 😊

[@djhertzog5307]

You’re the first KZbinr I’ve seen to 1 ask for just a like and not a subscription 2 give an accurate description of why ( instead of 20 minutes of filler)

[@agentxsmithx826]

I have lived in California nearly all my life and you calling the weather “perfect” is hilarious. It is always summer here summer, summer, fall, summer. Temperatures here are usually 90 plus. And during “winter” about 70-80. Cant wait to get out of this desert!

[@jasvav1]

Yup, one of the reasons I left!

[@honeylove3256]

Really? I'm from the Bay Area, and I would love that kind of weather. It's cold on the coast. Where do you stay?

[@polinamcguire5067]

@@honeylove3256 It's warmer in LA, the winters are really 60-70 degrees but it's still nice enough to wear shorts and tee shirt when the sun is out! I'm not a fan of winter, I can travel to the mountains anytime I miss it lol

[@andreogden5541]

I live in San Diego right now. A few years ago I was living in Ohio. I pay $2,100 a month in rent in San Diego.

[@andreogden5541]

When I lived in Ohio, myself my wife and our two children lived off of about 1,600 a month. Now that would not even pay my rent living in San Diego.

[@vazzaroth]

I live in way up Norcal, Humboldt, which is mostly rural and economically depressed. Moved here to flee Sacramento turning into Bay Area cost of living and rent. Wife and I are looking into houses to own with my decent IT job and her project manager WFH. We found a house 40m out of town way out in a field. 1.2 million. A neighbor is 1.4 million. The 'affordable' stuff nearby is 675K+ for a 100+yr old house with 3 bedrooms... and our budget is ~350k. I have almost NEVER, anywhere in CA I've lived, seen a house that I would consider affordable and we are, by income, considered comfortably middle class. But every paycheck, we bottom out and have to empty our savings regularly just to pay bills. Someone at my WFH company just moved to Indiana and bought what I could consider a mansion for like 300K. WTF. This state is impossible to thrive in. As much as I like CA culture, politics, etc, we're REALLY considering leaving and it feels like we're being forced out. I definitely get why other states have the 'coastal elite' perception although it's applied waaaaay too widely. It's not just SF and LA yuppies. In fact, those people you (middle staters) prob hate are the SAME people MOST real Californian natives hate too! I feel like a f**ckin slave with a noble master who I just have to hope will reduce my grain tax or some shit before I can live a normal life.

[@Nina-ku8cf]

great video. please slow down when talking. I couldn’t keep up with all the information. Thank you 🙏

[@siddhu38]

Great Video, You left out property tax. If you buy a 1M home in CA you may pay around ~1% tax avg, but you end up paying at-least ~2.3% in TX (Austin/Dallas suburbs). If you planning buy a home in CA, its still expensive, but that is considered as sunshine tax lol... I don't think there will any place cheap in US. Everybody will end up paying one-way or other based on what that area caters.

[@alexanderrees-evans1932]

Very well done 👌

[@HunterOBrienTV]

Cheers mate!

[@darrellwillie7123]

Great video. I am actually ready to move to California.

[@supermegadong7597]

Why? Why would you even think that would be a decent option?

[@ryanwparadiso5679]

Fool.

[@juleslefevre1911]

As a native Californian do we pack up and run or do we stay and fight? How about take our state back? Recall Governor Newsom is a good start citizen activism in action.

[@tb4326]

1. Recall the current overlord. 2. Do not vote in another overlord. 3. Diversify the political landscape. 4. STOP voting neo-Democrats 5. Undo backwards and ignorant rules and laws.

[@petereastwood7868]

How are you going to “stay and fight”? You get to vote every so often, but the results are pretty much predetermined. Incumbents of the one party legislature retain their office and continue doing what they have been doing. How do you propose to fight that? As long as politicians keep promising gimmes they will continue to get voted back in. Standing up and shouting “this is unsustainable and has to stop” lands on deaf ears. Too many people are economically clueless, or don’t care, because they are getting their hand out, so screw the rest of us. Last time I looked there was $13-billion deferred maintenance on the water supply infrastructure (think Oroville dam failure, and Shasta is on the brink), but Sacramento budgeted $25-billion for healthcare and benefits for ‘undocumented’ immigrants. And they claim that there is a water shortage so water must be rationed to 50 gallons per person per day. There would not be a water shortage if they fixed the decaying dams and built new ones, instead of virtue signaling by spending the money on these draining social programs. None of the recipients of the hand outs are saying, “wait a minute, we need to fix the water supply, so here, take my hand out money and put it towards that.” If you know how to fight the ingrained self serving shenanigans in Sacramento, then let me know, because I do not see a turn around until it all crashes and burns and there is no choice but to start again from scratch. I do not see any way to fix the current system. It’s a lost cause.

[@coregasmo]

I’m in the same boat

[@bodybuilder6350]

homeless by the thousands

[@newagain9964]

Let’s the elites and illegals have CA

[@NorbertRush]

2 years ago i moved here, i regret it.

[@roejames5389]

I have a beautiful brand new 2bd 2bth in San Francisco and my rent is nearly $6k/m. I'm from the bay and this is my home, I feel lost moving elsewhere.... But even though I make a good living I still cant afford to live here longterm with the rising taxes and costs.

[@bueblespree8839]

Wow 6 per month, this is insane! You could get an insane high-end crib or even a house in Berlin for 5 grand

[@roejames5389]

@@bueblespree8839 I love Berlin! I lived there for 2 years, but I like to be closer to the ocean and it's best to be USA based for my work. It's pricy but SF also has some of the best weather in the world and no bugs or humidity. I'm probably gonna renew my lease lol

[@Phantom.1]

Are you saving enough for retirement?

[@peterdentice5725]

5:32 At the time of me posting this comment (Nov. 16th 2021), In Santa Cruz Gas prices vary from ~$4.30-5.50

[@megalodon7938]

I agree with almost everything you said except what you said about Vista because I currently live in vista Pepperwood Apartments baby that’s so crazy because it’s expensive as hell With the most incompetent disgusting of “ management “

[@Haxr-dq6wt]

Complaining about 16% taxes? In Sweden we pay 30% in taxes I am a software engineer and my salary is 3100$ after taxes I get 2300$

[@HunterOBrienTV]

Not complaining just sharing facts for those who wish to know. I am not or against it…just curious to learn and share. That said, it is interesting to know what other people’s perspectives are from other countries. Thanks for sharing

[@Haxr-dq6wt]

@@HunterOBrienTV Well my friend let me tell you about the other perspective I am dying to come to the US and live and work in Florida

[@firexl007]

Will California going to be the next Detroit ??

[@kathys1285]

It already is

[@jukio02]

No. People have have been saying this for over a decade and California still hasn't collapsed. It will never collapse because it's too big. California GDP is 3 trillion dollars, the biggest in the nation. It ain't going anywhere.

[@MothGirl007]

Of course not - hahahaha! Natives like myself are super happy that all the lame "influencers" who have moved here are leaving - yay!

[@bodybuilder6350]

yes. the homeless here are in the hundreds of thousands.

[@martindavies9106]

Vacancy rates at 5.1% wow come live in Sydney, Melbourne,Perth - hell any capital city in this country . Vacancy rates consistently around 2% on the upper end of the scale. So expensive!!

[@emotionmusic6285]

I know California is expensive, I was born and raised in Newport in OC but since have lived in a lot of different states, now currently in Oregon. I can truly say I value quality of life the most with that being said California is worth it to me. When I can afford it again lol

[@HunterOBrienTV]

I agree....its hard to beat. There are no waves to surf in Austin or Nashville either lol

[@bueblespree8839]

I will move to california anyways. Taxes and costs in germany are at least just as high

[@HunterOBrienTV]

It’s all relative right :)

[@petereastwood7868]

It’s not just the taxes and economics. There are intrusive rules, regulations, rationing etc. that are becoming more and more onerous every year. There is the rising crime rate, that is fueled by liberal policies. There is rampant homelessness that is fueled by a government that pretty much baits the homeless to come to CA. Several decades of policy making has eroded CA’s attraction. The state used to have the best education system in the nation; now it ranks 39th. And try telling someone in the Central Valley or the Inland Empire that their utility bills are low because the climate is so mild that you do not need AC!

[@kbanghart]

Yes crime, homelessness, blah blah blah blah same old Republican talking points, except that people complaining about it aren't actually bothered by it, they just like to complain.

[@mybeardnappybaybee]

Cost of living doesn't match the salary that is why I am leaving California,so many ppl ended up homeless here

[@jesuscastro8690]

then why are all the freeway jammed packed

[@sweathawgboudreaux3887]

your car insurance shouldn't increase where you live but how much its worth.

[@HunterOBrienTV]

i agree ;)

[@bodybuilder6350]

actually your car insurance goes down if you live in a safer community.

[@Phantom.1]

Exactly. Rates go up when you live in a worse crime area, not a more expensive area. Now some nice areas do have high rates due to car theft.

[@RedSydneyStreaming]

If everyone is leaving why the FUCK is it so jam packed

[@HunterOBrienTV]

It’s that California sunshine I guess 🤔

[@reese3344]

Yeah so these statistics don’t reflect the current state of things at the moment (April of 2022) I can say between the gas prices and inflation as of right now, you really need a masters degree and a solid 6 figure income to live comfortable and support a small family.

[@HunterOBrienTV]

It tis a changing (world) order indeed

[@joedirt1549]

You forgot to mention all the homelessness and the gangs

[@HunterOBrienTV]

Downtown LA is definitely a unique place for that 🥸

[@ElCalifornio619]

@@HunterOBrienTV all of California

[@Phantom.1]

This video is for typical 20-somethings with no down payment for a house and certainly not enough to buy without a mortgage. TONS of people from other states have enough equity that they could EASILY afford to move to CA and buy with no loan.

[@jakemoseley1811]

I googled median income USA got 33100. Plugged it into a tax calculator, ca single, income tax was 503. Is that so bad?

[@yurybeloded]

One bedroom apartment is $2500.00 on average. It is 30k a year. You have $3100.00 left from your median income, sir.

[@jakemoseley1811]

@@yurybeloded @yury the median income in San Francisco is about $80,000, I think. Sometimes there are two earners in an apartment. In other places in CA people earn less.

[@yurybeloded]

@@jakemoseley1811 I absolutely agree, but then your tax rate changes. It is not 503 anymore. If there are two earners in the apartment most likely they are a family which on average requires one more room food and and other expences. If two earners are not a family but friends, then they still need one more room, specially if they make 80k. They are not 20 yo anymore.

[@jakemoseley1811]

@@yurybeloded @yury, a person in CA pays above national average income tax only if he has above national average income. And his other taxes given low property tax are not significantly above the national average. CA has high tax only on those who make above national average income. But if you work for Google which has median employee income of $280,000 isn’t your after tax income a lot better than lower taxed employees in Texas? Is that really so bad?

[@yurybeloded]

@@jakemoseley1811 lets take example that you brought up. 80K a year. (Very decent salary). That is 9.3% state income tax. So after paying for your housing 30K. Your taxes 20-25k. Car insurance and car payment 5-10k all you have left is 15k-20k for your food cell phone, and other small expences. That is if you lucky abd your company pays for your insurance. If not you are finantially screwed.

[@linkfromzelda1002]

The title is clickbait. You don’t get taxed 16% unless you make 5 million or more.

[@HunterOBrienTV]

Well I guess it’s not clickbait if you make 5 million or more 🙃

[@ryanwparadiso5679]

@@HunterOBrienTV how and why?

[@brandonhillgoth699]

5:00 wow I didn’t know that that saves people a SHIT TON of money

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

I'm so glad I've live in Texas, State Income Tax?? I'll pass on that🤑👎

[@artistaprimus7080]

Yes, as in no state income tax. Not now, not ever.

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

@@artistaprimus7080 I met so many people moving here from California. I ask them, is it really that bad? They say, yes, the homeless population is getting worst & worst. Not, that we don't have it here, too. I just hope Texas doesn't become the next California in the next 20 year's.😥

[@artistaprimus7080]

@@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175 so true. Elon Musk himself warned about that very thing. He warned not to forget why Californians choose to leave and not repeat it.

[@martindavies9106]

The state tax issue is interesting . The fact that the uber wealthy are leaving to dodge taxes is shameful but state income taxes should be the same across the country to negate this form of tax evasion migration.

[@Phantom.1]

Why is it shameful to use your freedom of movement to go where taxes are lower? Do the wealthy OWE someone money no matter what? They pay taxes according to the LAW.

[@wedgepressure4313]

Well this didn't age well....$3 gas in cali?

[@powerofpriceaction8731]

My girlfriend from there

[@supermegadong7597]

Sorry to hear that..

[@yourfavoriteperson3653]

its because of its high minimum wage, nothing else. in texas, its 7.25 yet its very cheap to live in and the least homelessness

[@shatteredsoldier81]

I am so glad I live in Texas

[@stellamn]

What’s about public transportations??? Not everyone has a car.

[@supermegadong7597]

Oh that’s the beautiful part they built a “train that goes to no where” is what everyone calls it here in sac. Idk about San Diego but Fresno the best they got is busses that make tons of stops

[@HunterOBrienTV]

Always thought it was a little silly that no one uses the train in LA. It’s like a ghost town. Nice seats though

[@its_Slechta]

I know this guy.

[@HunterOBrienTV]

Eh! Das me!

[@CaptainFALKEN]

The intro lmao

[@HunterOBrienTV]

Penguins don’t quack but ya know

[@Phantom.1]

Everybody is leaving? That’s a tiny fraction of the population while it’s still growing, net.

[@madbug1965]

You also forgot sales taxes. Some area of the state have 10% sales tax. Mine has 7.75% sales tax which is bad enough.

[@newagain9964]

HOA fees are a bigger problem

[@bunnyyoung]

100% So Cal is worth it!

[@Fume1337]

Its beautiful but not worth it for low income

[@lifeisbeautiful9455]

Thank you for this thorough explanation of why… I do miss my palm trees though. I used to live in Long Beach and Fontana. Yes you should move handsome ☺️ I lived there for 9 months. I decided it wasn’t for me, career wise, financially or the people…. too fast paced for me. I’m more of a homebody.. This was in 2017. I live in Texas now. The prices for rent or apartments or homes didn’t really didn’t scare me, as I am from NJ/NY and you know how expensive that is. I have better quality of life down here. I bought a one way ticket and never looked back my dreams of owning a home are more realistic and doable now. I’m looking for my dream home. No family and I’m single so I’m looking for a simple home under 300k. I considered Arizona, or Nevada but the heat and the thought of running my AC all year round. No thank you lol. I like to save, lol

[@Okiedayo123]

Just wanted to mention you that I'm from Gloucester Massachusetts but is an area in which you would need to have three people rent out a three bedroom house just to be able to afford it. I know live in Arizona, I'm a young single mom and can afford a house by myself. That is unheard of where I'm from. So yes, Arizona does get really freaking hot in the summers. But I like the fact that pretty much going to the pool year round, with the exclusion of 2 months in the winter maybe. So although Arizona may be hot at times, sure beats the natural disasters in several of the other states. We do not have tornadoes, hurricanes, or earthquakes or excessive lightning. All that we have is the occasional wildfire, but those are most common around the Mount lemmon area which is a big mountain that we have. And we also have the occasional dust storm which are more common in farmland areas. I do hope that you find that perfect place but so far this is the best that I've been able to find. Good luck in your future search.

[@partysoft12]

You forgot to say about property taxes. How are taxes California on your million dollar house? Not everything is about rent. In Texas a property tax is up to 3%. A house in Round Rock for $250, I don't think so, maybe a condo. A house is more like $400k now. 3% is 12k per year. That's a good 5 months of rent in California. Put that in contrast with the state tax. Kind of the same except you live in a better house with 300/mo electricity bill

[@patrickprendergast9589]

i think u would be happy in austin can i come visit i live in naples fl

[@garydownes1594]

The music at the end makes me give a thumbs down. Stop that non music noise.

[@Phantom.1]

Did Tesla move all operations out of CA? NOPE. You’re exaggerating.

[@jbb8261]

This is why I love being a Texan ❤️

[@bubblesawesome3284]

Agh I need to get out of my toxic house hold. I live in California and I’m so fucking scared. I wanna leave but if I do I’ll still be here in California ahh

[@mishaearl6095]

3,500 for a 1bedroom smh 🤦🏽‍♀️😩

[@Phantom.1]

Other areas have good weather? Name them. Be specific.

[@tr3ynag4ta]

This is more into detail unlike that video I saw from CNBC. Like I kno the big tech companies are leaving, mostly due to the taxes, but what they didn't show was the COSTS to the state jesus chroist 😭😭 if you want to live in Cali, you better be a billionaire thats for sure ❗ other than that, its better off to visit and chill than to live in. Might change in the future, but we gotta see how it plays out in the government first.

[@RefrigerationDevil]

Why would anyone want to be in a situation were they work for nothing all for perfect weather smh plus I heard the homeless is soook terrible it makes me sick

[@Phantom.1]

This is so unscientific. You’re cherry picking the most expensive cities. Then you’re using the average rent as if everyone will pay that average. Then you’re using the word “everyone” all the time. Then you’re comparing CA rent in the three big CA cities to the average US rent that of course includes TONS of cheap housing in podunk areas or slums where almost nobody watching this video would ever live.

[@HunterOBrienTV]

sounds like there is an opportunity for you to make a video about it my friend. 🧑🏻‍🔬

[@mimineko1019]

Utilities are way more than 100 dollars a month 😂 I live in California.

[@johnbascom4523]

i can't believe that you Americans' can't understand why your taxes are so high. It's obvious to us Brits.

[@TruckinMommy]

Gas is $5 a gallon now

[@judahforceministries4832]

Fast food has tax tho right and door dash

[@cancel.lgbtq.6892]

Sadly they are moving to Nevada , Arizona , and Texas ....

[@isaac.2605]

texas mainly right

[@watchyamouth5053]

So basically it’s Cali or Starbucks

[@dcosgro1]

GOOD RIDDANCE...LEAVE, LET ME HOPE THE DOOR. If you have an LLC you write off 80%

[@Librarypencils]

I was so happy to make $30 hr...not anymore

[@ccoombs6037]

It's sad but $30 is minimum wage.

[@supermegadong7597]

@@ccoombs6037 I almost make that and I’m still very much lower middle class even after working tons of ovetime

[@gt9188]

Sly Stallone left!

[@Zinzinnovich]

EVERYBODY for you is just riches like Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, Jake Paul? lol....

[@itchintogo7689]

Why r u so cute ?

[@robertwatson8408]

Nah I’m good with alaska no taxes sounds expensive