Rising gas prices and living costs make living less attractive in the Golden State than ever before. So what good is it to have a nice house in Riverside, but have to spend hours in the car to get to work and back, spending a small fortune along the way?

Many people are struggling with the decision to continue living in California. In fact, in 2020 and 2021, more people left the state permanently than arrived to live there. The California Exodus (as it’s been dubbed) has only accelerated in 2022, with nearly 360,000 people moving from the state.

There are many factors to consider when analyzing why people are leaving California.…