Deciding Whether Or Not To Move To Sunny California
If you are debating whether or not to move to California
, chances are there are people telling you what to do from both sides. Those who live in California love it and can't imagine living anywhere else, while maybe those who live on the east coast are not interested in the state at all.
However, if you look closely at the benefits, you might be able to make a more clear decision. According to one survey, California and Washington state have a tax burden of 11.5% and 11.1% respectively.
This is a virtual wash. However, they go about how they collect their taxes very differently.
California income tax is pretty high reaching 9.3% at the top. They also have a pretty high sales tax which can reach upwards of 8.75%.
California also has fuel tax, property tax, and a cigarette tax. Whether this is acceptable or not is a personal decision.
If you are wondering about housing, consider two very different cities. See what the rent is like on either end of the state.
Buying is a different matter. Despite the fact that housing prices are coming down in LA and are staying relatively flat in Seattle, buying a house is still more expensive in LA than it is in Seattle.
Buying in LA is still probably about 15-20% more expensive right now. However, this is expected to correct itself in the coming year.
When it comes to weather, no state anywhere can beat California. You will find the most beautiful weather you can imagine-slightly cool winters where you can still go to the beach, and warm sunny summers where it is comfortable to go outside.
There is just nothing like it in the United States.
This is one thing money just can't buy. No matter how much money you throw at it, you aren't going to be able to make it sunny or warm outside.
If you are someone who likes a big change in the season, this may not be the place for you. However, if you hate bundling up for freezing winters and sweating indoors in the hot summers, check this place out-it has everything.
Even if you enjoy the snow, there are several places in California that get great snow without the extreme colds that the Midwest and east coast reach. There is something for everyone.
If you are looking for a tech job, California wins here hands down. Seattle tech jobs are dominated by Microsoft and Amazon.
Google is also starting to make strides in the area. But if you decide that you don't want to work for one of these firms, you are going to be out of luck.
You could take a tech job in a company like Boeing, Washington Mutual, or Starbucks but if you want to work for a tech company, not do tech work at a company, check out So. Cal.
The Southern California job market is just much more diverse. No one employer dominates the area.
This holds true outside the tech industry as well. If you are looking for jobs in Entertainment, defense, finance, bio-tech, or any number of other industries you will have better luck here.
If your partner is not in the tech industry, this becomes a crucial fact because your partner has to be able to find a job too. Thus, this is the state for you.
When it comes to things to do, you will find an unlimited supply of rich culture, museums, theme parks, botanical gardens, shopping, extreme sports, arts, theater, and just about anything you can imagine. If you think you will be bored for a day in So Cali, think again.
This is barely even worth talking about. Southern California just has more to do.
Almost anything you can find in Seattle, you can find in Southern California, but the reverse is just not true. Seattle has some great outdoor activities, but so does California, and in California they are accessible year round.
California has better arts and entertainment, museums, beaches, shopping, restaurants and attractions. If you want somewhere that is calm when you want it calm and exciting when you are craving the nightlife, this is the home for you.
As you can see, there are many advantages to living in this beautiful seaside state. Weigh what is important to you and make your big decision to move or not!
by: Jack Landry
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