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

[@BrettAlder]

Wow, so honored to be featured! Hey just to clarify, I moved to ATX in 2015, back to the Bay in 2016. I bought 2 houses and sold 2 houses (we rented while in the Bay). What a funny video!

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing. I read that article several months ago and thought those transactions were closer to the pandemic price fluctuations. Thanks for clarifying the dates

[@rfink222]

I'm a native Texan who currently lives in Austin, originally from Dallas, and your article was spot on. Thanks for sharing your experiences here.

[@midnyte_tv]

Thank you for your article, it really helped me convince my wife that Texas is the wrong place for my family, we're sticking to CA.

[@publius9606]

​@@midnyte_tvThank you! Texas doesnt want or need anymore Filthy Commiefornians

[@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!

[@HillbillyHippie530]

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

[@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.

[@wetspotswimwear1199]

Best response ever

[@rfink222]

Nope

[@Michael-sb8jf]

Ever think thst maybe he moved for a job and just found it to be terrible. Could have been the people. Or could have been lied to about their responsibilities and expectations. Work life starts to affect family life. You start to either make excuses to leave or gaslight yourself into staying

[@fubarace1027]

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

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this

[@donaldoehl7690]

Take at least one homeless drug addict with you as well, Austin can afford to lose some!

[@coutureleotards]

😂😂😂😂

[@310chris18]

A liberal friend

[@tjlift22]

🤣🤣🤣

[@NOOBLETK]

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

[@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.

[@BrideOfTheDawn]

What we need is to get the democrat cancer out of our beloved red Lone Star state!

[@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

[@icarussisyphus]

@@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.

[@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

[@mevinsmiley5210]

​@firefly9838 Yes. Please don't move to either. Both of us will be happy.

[@TexasBean956ALV]

For real. They will gentrify/Californiaze our great country of Texas and try to unstop their woke bullshit here 😤😤😤

[@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]

😂

[@steelrain210]

No one told them to come to Texas. So please be kind and rewind ur asses back to commie-fornia

[@jamesgarman4788]

I grew up in Texas, joined the military, retired in San Diego 2015, it got to the point where everything was so expensive, I moved back to Texas. California can keep it's High crime, homelessness, taxes, cost of living! If you are a Californian that supported the downfall of your state, STAY THERE! Don't move to Texas!

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your opinions about CA and TX

[@corinneelizabeth00]

Us Texans approve this message. - SATX

[@IAMHERE486]

Texas has some of the same exact issues with issues.2022 Houston had over 400 murders and over 300 in 2023.

[@leticiaestrada8230]

Right on!!! 👍 😂

[@Nurhaal]

​@@IAMHERE486if you're a born and raised Texan, we've disowned Houston since birth. Been calling thar city cringe to people who first met me as a Texan since 2008. Bleh

[@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!

[@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!

[@davisholman8149]

Unfortunately - the rest of them end up stopping & staying in Arizona🌵. Five lanes of traffic - mostly bumper to bumper at all times of the day. Where have all these new people come from?? Please stay in California!

[@Fishingsteve2017]

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.

[@markedwardmarshall]

Please don’t be a hater. Houston here. We welcome our California immigrants!

[@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.

[@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!

[@BlakeWrobbel]

@@SFSCharleseveryone here has the same tired hateful opinion

[@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!

[@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 .

[@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.

[@hawk5183]

@@jeffalbillar7625 Actually, no. My statements are accurate. There is a reason California became the Granola State, known for its fruits, nuts and flakes.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@@hawk5183 your full of 💩. Bottom line. Don't speak on things that you know nothing about.

[@coryschritter5944]

​@@jeffalbillar7625Your problem. Not mine. And plz stay away. Try further West. 200nm or so.

[@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.

[@davehughesfarm7983]

@@XquizitRush It was still OK in the late 90's but the writing was on the wall for sure.

[@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

[@drop_messages6226]

I moved from a coastal city in CA to Texas. California has a "keeping up with the Jonses" attitude. Not only is CA crazy expensive, there is a huge snob mentality. The attitude of , " if you do not live in the rich area, you are not cool". I was part of the middle class exit, skilled professionals who moved to somewhere, where they can actually afford a house. Now I live in a very safe, very family friendly neighborhood. There may be no beach, but I never see homeless people, I feel better , because my kids will not have to worry about being harrased by random homeless people, modern homes and affordable prices. I went from " It is your fault that you cannot afford a multi million dollar home" , to Texas, with the mentality of " as long as you obey the law and respect people, you are part of the community'. I traded the beach, for a stronger and safer community. I got the better end of that deal.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s inspiring to see others find what truly makes them happy. Wishing you and your family all the best in your new home!

[@elaine1380]

Go on! Get!

[@SFSCharles]

Your support means a lot, thank you!

[@greggpennington966]

Beyond agreed !

[@philsmgb4393]

I think it's "Git"!

[@kayp.3832]

LOL. I felt this in my soul.

[@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.

[@JanWoods-d3p]

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)

[@terraGaliciaXXIV]

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

[@terraGaliciaXXIV]

@@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]

@@terraGaliciaXXIVAustin 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.

[@sw4841]

Went to Austin in 2005 to look at moving there from San Diego first thing I noticed the cars don’t have the same emissions. It stinks. You smell it everywhere you drive. I didn’t understand it till years later Texas chooses to not participate in the CA emissions standard for vehicles, even though the cars cost no more, 23 states choose not to participate …their weather sucks from May to September. And the traffic was as bad as we experienced in California. I couldn’t understand it apparently, the road system was not developed correctly. Glad we didn’t move.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your insights on Austin and CA.

[@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.

[@RockwellAIM65]

Very nice homes in my area of California near two major urban areas safe with kind people were cheap until the pandemic. I saw good two-bedroom homes go for $79,000. People are just lazy and don't look around. Is still cheaper than Texas here in California... but you will NEVER hear this from hte press.

[@PInk77W1]

@@RockwellAIM65 my sis bought a home in Calif for $75k in 2019

[@Archangels1]

Yeah. Let us guess. You paid more than it was worth, thereby artificially inflating the tax base. You should be very proud.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@davehughesfarm7983]

they are regressive in real time except in progressively fooking up thier own white world..

[@bkeen7013]

Lots of NYers move to Florida or the Carolinas and many actually move back to NY because they don’t like the south. Plenty stay but I know a lot who move back after a couple of years.

[@SFSCharles]

It's interesting to see how people's preferences and experiences vary when it comes to moving to different states.

[@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.

[@BernieSanders-bn5dk]

They should be California invented the Cowboy

[@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.

[@traycestauff9564]

Welcome!!! All we ask is that you vote to keep all the things we love about Texas. We know how precious low taxes and less government interference are.

[@kutnahora100]

I'm from Arlington, TX but currently live (came for work primarily) in Northwest of Sacramento, near SAC intl airport. It gets hot here too. Now it is about 112 degrees outside and we'll have this for the next 2 weeks. Plan to go back upon retirement in 5 years to North Ft Worth=the Alliance corridor.

[@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.

[@kayp.3832]

lol

[@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.

[@CurtisDrew1]

Probably though the ocean isn't thar far from Austin on the map. Until they realize it's a 2 day drive just to go east to west, border to border in Texas. Austin to the ocean is about as far as Blithe CA to the ocean in California.

[@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

[@RockwellAIM65]

LBJ made Texas more 'California' than California ever has been!

[@rayanthony6865]

Hey why not that’s what the immigrants are gonna do

[@redkindredwarrior5523]

Aidos amigos and thank God!!

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@SteveAubrey1762]

I hope they all go back!

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@BlakeWrobbel]

millions of conservatives in california.

[@David-wn9qo]

Blame the bad economy on Biden.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your perspective on the current economic situation.

[@a.barker7792]

Bad economy? I guess you've never been too a Buckies on any day. Or sitting in traffic getting to or leaving Galvaston beaches? The economy is in full throttle. Not just here check every resort town in Michigan Thursday to Monday.

[@David-wn9qo]

@@a.barker7792you can’t see the high inflation and high gas prices from your soapbox?

[@a.barker7792]

@David-wn9qo I live in Texas, we love high gas prices because it's what drives this state and the 5 surrounding them. So drill baby drill you don't like? That's what you get American labor over middle east cheap labor. Inflation is a world wide problem after covid. It's not just here. The united states has the strongest recovery rate hands down.

[@lonniebeal6032]

@@a.barker7792 Nope, Bydenomics are responsible for the current inflation rates, the 60 XOs he signed undoing everything Trump did is responsible.

[@Jdigital27]

I am from Austin, and it feels overcrowded and it does feel like the home I knew anymore

[@SFSCharles]

I appreciate your perspective on Austin's changes. It's important to reflect on how our cities evolve.

[@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!!!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@gregorygehrke1850]

First time watching you video, great points were made (respectfully). What caught my attention was 2300 comments and you replied to all of them, that’s dedication!

[@SFSCharles]

I'm glad you liked video. As for the comments, I learn a lot from what viewers have to say. Views and comments have both picked up recently, so it's becoming challenging but not overwhelming to respond to each of them.

[@gregorygehrke1850]

@@SFSCharles I am a native Californian, I am old enough to remember “Baywatch” when everyone wanted to live in California. It’s sad to see where we were and where we have turned into. I hope the country realizes there are allot of Californian’s that do not agree with what’s going on in California. My vote hasn’t counted in many years. Looking forward to retirement in a different place. Have a great day

[@BeADad2447]

Thank you! Take everybody else with you!

[@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 😀

[@fubar1764]

Bless his heart and his two brain cells!

[@SFSCharles]

I appreciate your support and humor!

[@exgenica]

At 04:13, your map and pin show Austin considerably west of its actual location: about 120 miles too far west. That extra distance would add at least 2 hours to the drive from Austin to the more or less "nearest beaches" (Galveston). 120 miles is a very obvious distance even on the simplified map you provided. Your pin appears to point to Austin being not too far from Junction. I've lived in the Austin area for a long time and a lakehouse on Lake LBJ, so the error pretty much just jumped out at me.

[@SFSCharles]

Obviously, it wasn't to scale, but I appreciate your attention to detail and local knowledge.

[@victormoreno2997]

Yeah amazing outdoor places to enjoy in a 100 plus degrees

[@SFSCharles]

Embrace the heat and turn those outdoor adventures into unforgettable experiences!

[@DarylTurner-i1s]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@freecamel3]

@@davidorr1759 I hope he fulfills all his commie wet dreams in Cali so when he runs for president we can point to them…..for all the good it will do. He was watching his son at a soccer tournament our kid was playing in a couple years back (when we lived there)….everyone glared and muttered, no one sat by him.

[@Candlesjack]

I really hope to hear they are all going back.

[@SFSCharles]

I appreciate your thoughts on it.

[@scilec]

My wife and I moved to Dripping Springs from Washington state 2 years ago and the longer we live here, the happier we are . We absolutely love everything about Texas, especially the people. There's no place I'd rather live.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It's heartwarming to hear how much you love Texas.

[@xcompa77x]

If you like it here, and want to continue liking it for many years to come, then I strongly encourage you and your fellow constituents to vote red

[@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?

[@Moondoggy1941]

My neighbor is in construction and when the crash hit Ca. in 2007 he went from working 6 days to week to not working in years, he followed his brother to Austin, he camelback once to visit, he is never coming back he loves it there. Hello Keith.

[@SFSCharles]

It's amazing how life can take unexpected turns, glad to hear your neighbor found a new home in Austin!

[@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.

[@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

[@OleJoe]

I think a lot of it has to do with how old you are, what your job situation is, where your family and friends are, and how long you've lived somewhere. Now, I'm 69 years old, I was born in California and have lived in California my whole life. California is my home. Now, I really enjoyed my visits to Texas. Texas is a great state. The people are friendly and unique. Love the cowboy lifestyle, but I'm not a cowboy. I am a Californian, and California is my home. Sure, I don't like the political direction my state is going, and I'm voting for change, but I'm staying. My dad came here in 1932 at the age of 7. My mom, in 1953, at the age of 24. California, when I grew up, was a freakin paradise. It can be that again.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your personal story and perspective on California. It's always great to hear about people's deep-rooted connections to their home state.

[@rfink222]

Good that you are smart enough not to make the mistake of moving to Texas. Moving here would be going backwards imho, and I say that as a native Texan who has spent a lot of time in California.

[@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.

[@daviddobson6108]

Very informative and professional. Thank you.

[@SFSCharles]

I’m glad you found it informative! Your feedback means a lot to me.

[@livewithsin]

Can we build a wall around California and let it be its own country?

[@SFSCharles]

That's an interesting idea, but it might be a bit extreme!

[@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.

[@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

[@Carlos-Dangerous]

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

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for your comment!

[@josiah5776]

Well, we have that in common. I regret them moving to Texas too.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts

[@jayjudd6518]

Well spoken sir. I was in Odessa, Texas from near Cincinnati, Ohio now I’m in Louisiana in Bastrop. I’ll take small town. You have to drive 35 minutes to Monroe to get to almost anything.

[@SFSCharles]

It sounds like you've had quite the journey! Small towns definitely have their charm.

[@jayjudd6518]

@@SFSCharles thank you for response I did sign up so you got another one on your list

[@SFSCharles]

@@jayjudd6518 I appreciate your support.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@dolfanshannon]

That flag is called The Gonzales Flag and that took place in Gonzales, Texas. Also I'm from Texas and instantly knew Austin was not for me when we went there and there were homeless camps everywhere, and you couldn't get you groceries bagged unless you brought your own reusable bags. Texas has a Gavin Newsome shithole right smack dab in the middle of the state!

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for your insights on Texas history and Austin

[@dolfanshannon]

@@SFSCharles although right outside Austin in the Hill Country it is a wonderful place to live and visit. Wimberly is one of my favorite places.

[@dana44ism]

Fresno, CA native. Moved to Austin in 2005, and was lost in the humidity. Moved back to Fresno, then in 2017, moved to Medford, Or, and now the smoke is killing me. I want to move, but where??

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your journey! It’s always interesting to hear about different places and experiences. I hope you find a location that feels like home and is comfortable for you!

[@itsjustme7979]

I lived in Fresno all my life and moved out of state. Fresno is the shithole of CA. It’s beyond disgusting.

[@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.

[@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!

[@markmeador]

Please, go back to California and fight for your state and don’t ruin mine.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this

[@g1942transient]

What do you call Californians moving out of Texas? A good start.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@jaymontange8260]

Upside UHaul has better rates going the other way.

[@SFSCharles]

That’s an interesting observation. Thanks for sharing

[@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

[@elainamoor3218]

As a born and raised Texan who lives in north Austin. Thank you for going back to California.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

[@rfink222]

I was born and raised in Texas and live in North Austin and he definitely made the right choice of going back to California. I would have done the same thing. California is way better than Texas in so many ways. Its comparing apples to oranges.

[@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.

[@lonniebeal6032]

Very few complaints from conservatives in red states, so, you're wrong.

[@shaunedwards4893]

Texas heat and humidity. Defeats them all.

[@SFSCharles]

It's a tough battle, but we Texans know how to handle the heat and humidity!

[@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.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Bye! 👋

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for watching!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@juanduque7983]

lived there for almost 20 years..... 1. constant traffic 2. constant construction 3. pay is higher then small towns but so is housing cost 4. homeless almost everywhere 5.transit system is very lacking (bussing 11 miles takes about an hour with a transfer)

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your insights after living there for so long.

[@ShowLSWH]

I moved to DFW from the mountain west (not Cali land) for grad school and now work. One common complaint I’ve found from other transplants, especially those from the west coast or mountain west, is the lack of green space, nature, and public land in Texas. Especially within proximity of urban centers. If you grow up with access to beautiful mountains or national parks it’s hard to forgo that even for a lower cost of living and no income tax.

[@SFSCharles]

Thank you for sharing your perspective! It's important to acknowledge the differences when transitioning to a new place.

[@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.

[@chadmcginney1600]

Austin is even more left than most of California. Much of California is actually conservative; it’s the coastal, high density cities like LA and San Francisco which are liberal. 😂

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for sharing your perspective on the political landscape!

[@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.

[@RichardHWebb]

As a native Austinite who lived in San Diego for 17 years, I totally agree with your analysis on all accounts.

[@SFSCharles]

Appreciate you confirming my analysis

[@laynesmetana2268]

We do have mountains in Texas. You just have to be willing to drive a piece to go see them. Beaches too.......... same thing, drive a bit.

[@SFSCharles]

Thanks for the reminder! It's amazing how much beauty Texas has to offer if we're willing to hit the road.

[@davidgarrett5242]

They are moving back because they are afraid of freedom... because freedom comes with responsibility

[@SFSCharles]

It's true that freedom comes with responsibility, and not everyone is ready to embrace it.

[@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

[@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

[@JLmP1108]

Zilker is at least 45 minutes from bee cave and hamilton pool it’s on a reserve based entrance now and the wait can be monts ahead

[@SFSCharles]

There are driving routes much shorter than that and outdoor water activities with shorter wait times, but if we’re going to bash Austin let’s make it sounds really bad

[@JLmP1108]

Its horrible nobody else from Cali should try to move here

[@Mrsunshine1234]

We were both born and raised in California. We lived in Reno for a year, and my wife hated it. So we moved back. We visited Northern, Eastern, and Western Idaho. Loved it but couldn't find comparable work. I did not want to live in the desert, so when we visited Arizona Flagstaff, it was the only spot I wanted to see. I actually liked it, but it didn't feel right. The family lives Disney and we knew that southern California was too much. So we spent a week in Orlando. We both really liked it. We found a builder after getting the okay with my employer to transfer cross country. If, and when we want to move again, we will follow the same logic.

[@SFSCharles]

It's great to hear about your journey and how you found the perfect place to settle down!

[@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