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Multiple reports, including those from Outkick and U-Haul, paint a different picture. They show ongoing population decline and economic challenges with no signs of reversing. California consistently ranks dead last in the U-Haul growth index, illustrating its outmigration problem.
Furthermore, economic indicators highlight a crisis:
High taxes and living costs make affordability nearly impossible for many residents.
The housing market remains prohibitively expensive, with many unable to purchase homes.
Public services such as education and public safety are faltering, with dropout rates rising and homelessness skyrocketing.
Gas prices are nearing $8-12 per gallon, driven by regulations and refinery shutdowns.