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I just got here a month ago from 25 years of Florida 💪🏾😎
Super expensive and full of bums
Terrified of reproductive rights in other states
Great video! Would love to see an updated home tour!
Graham is a 55st Crip
As a civil engineer, parking lots are a MUST. I would never, ever loosen up that part. Even making it strickter. With ererything else, more or less, I agree.
That’s your opinion. I totally disagree with you
You should interview Donald Shoup.
No water. No $$$. Hollywood. No sense. No morals. Southern cali is Babylon
Now imagine what you can build in AZ for $1.2M
Don’t Come To Texas
Nothing is a 20 minute drive in Southern California. Another reason to leave.
So while I understand your reasons for leaving California, but you chose a crap place like Las Vegas to raise your family?? I’d take California any day. You can’t use money as the only reason to move somewhere.
I left North Jersey for South FL which, trust me, doesn’t have weather half as nice as Southern California, and bottom line all in, local, state, federal all taxes were more than 50% of income. What pays for more home in South FL? The taxes I don’t pay to NJ. Once its more than half? C’mon, enough is enough.
The only reason it saved you tax money is because of your resource allocation – you earn a very high income, so of course income tax hits you harder than most people.
Important to recognize that many of the states people compare to California that have “lower income taxes” often have higher property tax rates, and for most middle class people their homes are the primary source of wealth.
You might point out “well middle class people don’t own homes in California” which, let’s say that’s true. Many cities like Austin and Miami are seeing huge booms in their real estate markets too, which will inevitably raise their taxes along with it. So it’s only a matter of time before middle class transplants to those cities start to feel the pain.
In other words, the problems that California had were the result of huge economic growth for decades that gentrified the whole state and made it unaffordable. Now, that economic boom is spreading across the rest of the country. Which is a good thing! Everyone everywhere should have more economic opportunities. But if their real estate markets over the last couple of years are any indication, they’re not learning lessons from California and they’re going to repeat our mistakes.
Who would have thought, libs economics can cause such an exodus.
My country has a 25% income tax rate. Utterly ridiculous
You left out the main reason….. the risk of having Gov Meetkevin in the future.
I grew up in Las Vegas and lived there for 51 years. It used to be a great place to live… until too many people from California came and started diluting it with liberal policies that have proven to fall time and time again. So I moved to Mexico 🇲🇽 and live directly on the beach for 1/5th of what it would cost to live in Las Vegas.
Mexico is a bit of a scary place to live with all the drug cartels, low capital value, violence, and trafficking issues.
That’s what the masses are fed by the media, but the reality is much different. Why do you think that is? 🤔
Thanks for the update
California’s leadership and the popular culture there have turned it into a cesspool.
Thanks for sharing your story Graham.
I was born and raised in rural Oregon, still currently live here and definitely enjoy it, and now making plans to move to rural California, where my boyfriend lives (we plan to prepare for marriage soon after I move there). I’ve had fears and reservations for the financial differences, but he assures me that if we are smart and strategic about our spending and income methods, we will make it. Of course, that principle applies anywhere, but the more we discuss our financial possibilities the safer I feel. There are many unknowns for me, but I’m feeling more hopeful.
Anybody here currently or previously lived in rural California? Got any tips for me?
@randomfish18 – what sort of “tips” do you seek? The decision to move to rural California, to prepare for marriage, has been made. As many, or more, “unknowns” in marriage beyond moving to rural California.
Just breed dogs they sale like hotcakes out here 15-20k problem solved 👌
I’m tryna leave LA too, it’s wild out here
Did you really leave California. I feel like you are still there. Maybe it’s just that California is still in your heart regardless of where you go.
You already told us why you left last year
Being a Swedish business owner I can’t stop chuckling when you talk about taxes. Let’s say I work in som kind of consulting and want $20 in my pocket to use and pay whatever.
I have to pay 50% income tax, 36% social tax and also 25% sales tax.
So to get $20 in my pocket i need to charge ((20×2)x1.36)x1.25. $68/hour
And that’s taking only taxes into account ofc.
Would be less if I had a income lower that $55k per year though.
You shouldn’t be chuckling, you’ve been getting robbed your entire life
@peter clark can’t say I disagree
These comments are so funny. Everyone bitching about where they live. Or claiming that it’s so much nicer in the middle of the country. Eeeyuck!
lol mark my words.. graham WILL return to LA, he still has property there.
I’ve noticed a lot of land leases in CA. How do they work?
I get that you say you are not political and dont take sides, but it must be acknowledged that a lot of the california problems are politically created and you should ask yourself if you will change your politics when you move. If a place is bad enough that you choose to move somewhere else, DO NOT support the politics that make the new place just as bad.
Secret of California is that old home owners pay couple of thousands dollars
for property tax for their million dollar homes due to Proposition 13.
But new home buyers should pay at least 10 thousand dollars a year for same house.
That means California is maintained by these dumb ass new home buyers who
do not care about money. Worst thing is that I have a wife with such mind.
I do not see crime where I live, yet for the 1st time in over a decade, I have my front porch, back porch, basement, front door, and basement door lights on overnight now.
We live in WI and it is perfect here! Used to live in CA first
learning finance from phineas is awesome
Zoning problems aren’t unique to California but they are probably the worst there. There’s a lack of housing just about everywhere and the problem starts with zoning.
Probably got tired of bichez from selling sunset
Hey Graham! Wife and I are big fans and totally on the save money train! We are looking for a cheap summer travel vacay and just aren’t having luck… we were wondering if you’d be able to do a video on saving money on vacation?! This would be right in time for the Holliday season! There’s no way we are spending 4-5K for a week away.
@Brendin Feere – how about doing some research on YouTube or any search engine to find ways to save money on vacation. Does Graham have to do videos … on single issue topics requested ??
@WarriorMan Maxx no he does not, but there’s nothing wrong with asking. Plus I like his content so it would be fun to watch and hopefully educational. How about you mind your own business?
Keep saying those stupidities to help the orange Nazi become a President again…look at Florida or Texas bro! They have the most incompetent authorities on the planet…come one bro!
walfare.
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Ah on…I was listening some points and looks very valid…otherwise the rhetoric from idiota like Rogan, Musk etc…they are pursuing the red agenda…
California has recently changed those requirements for parking provided you are close to public transportation. That is helping a lot.
It’s awful!
New York and Tennessee will welcome you with open arms too!!!
I’m leaving at the end of this month
Future video: “The Real Reason I Left Las Vegas”
Spoiler: There’s no more water
Hahahah not just bikes is frothing at the mouth listening to this
We left in 1995 from L.A. to VA way better quality of life
CA has to hit rock bottom before any meaningful change will happen, if ever.
be careful the water on LV is running out !!! and then what is going to happened
Perspective is everything.
My mortgage payment in Boise is the same as it was in long beach. No traffic, access to nature, lower cost of living etc.
Just don’t bring your ass back!!
my card dealer told me idiots moved from cali to las vegas kept voting for dem. now neveda is a blue state. lmao. idiots.
I think California’s problem has less to do with taxes and more to do with corruption
Leftists are good in creating nightmares where they rule for a while.
This is a very informative video. A lot of other channels just say “California bad. Taxes. Cost of living. Covid restrictions.” But this actually lays out how & why it’s gotten this way. Great job!
You can’t say that liberal policies didn’t cause most of those issues.
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Good message today sir. I do enjoy your daily thoughts on what’s going on in the financial world.
went to California in 2020 🤮🤮🤮🤮 worst decision ever… thankfully I live in freedom land Florida
california stinks
people want freedom and lower taxes! democRat states and cities suck
I hate california
people want freedom not tyranny.. california will be trash until in elects non leftists
When you going to get married Graham?
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I am from Israel and I have lived in Califoria (south of LA in Chino Hills, beautiful area) for half a year a few years ago.
Overall, even in the most expensive cities in southern california like Huntington Beach, it is AT LEAST two times cheaper then the costs of living in Israel, not even Tel Aviv where it is as expensive as Manhattan.
To my friends living in California, costs of living are all relative. And Southern California is the most beautiful, chill and welcoming place I have ever been to. Everyone for whatever reason are too god damn nice that every single conversation I had with any race was a delight.
I wish to one day buy a summer house there, cause well, I have never seen so many happy people in one place.
Oh and we have a constant Sales Tax of 18%.
Same or lower salaries depending on the industry, and much MUCH higher taxes.
With a 100k$ Salary in Israel, which is MOSTLY reserved to the Tech Industry, you will be left with around 60k.
A two-bedroom house for, what was it, a million-four? Ouch.
I lived in Los Angeles and Orange Counties for 25 years. It was NEVER!!!! average 72 degrees.
Congrats on the move! Your to young Not to move, broaden your horizon and make new connections in life. Your friends & family will always be there but your youth won’t.
Hilarious that the state that wants to do the most for the environment has ridiculous laws in place that encourages people to drive more. Of course if they all have Teslas then problem solved right? 😉
People should move to South Washington, across the river from Portland… good affordability (relative), no income tax, cross the river and get no sales tax, access to PDX, great scenery, and some of the best Summer weather anywhere
Now be smart and don’t vote the way most people in California vote…
Is Las Vegas not in California
Does anyone else think eventually all middle class will leave California and All that will be left is the filthy rich and the homeless?
I left to get my family away from woke liberal nutcases. The Democratic party is a disease.
Oh no let me guess before watching. Taxes.
The problem with California is all the right wing nut jobs. They keep making everywhere else good and people are leaving.
Drama
Congrats moving to Vegas!! Nice home.. Way to save on state taxes!! You can always visit hotel California…😊
Once roe is repealed women won’t live where the republicans rule, it’s too dangerous.
who is we ? did you marry your girlfriend ?
Good riddance. Wish all Maga scum left
There is only one side to politics in LA. The democrat party. They are the only ones to blame. Hopefully the ppl that left learned the consequences of these failed policies and aren’t voting for the same nonsense that ruined the once best state in the nation. Don’t “LA up” the rest of the country plz.
Tried las Vegas there is nothing there except for thee strip. then there is that heat oh lord 130 degrees from May to middle of September. NO THANKS!
Thanks
California is disgusting
Just sitting on your hands and moaning won’t get you out of trouble or improve your future.
We went bust and lost our house in the UK in the 1990s and so moved to Germany for several years.
The German economy was going well and I got a top paid job there … and we all learned German!
Very quickly I had enough saved to fly home for one weekend and buy a new house in the UK.
You need to be risk averse and pro-active to optimise your life.
PS The British situation is looking very poor. We have sold some land in order to finance making our small eco house much more off-grid, so we can ride out the coming storm better.
I would suggest looking at the income tax brackets in California. He is quoting an income tax rate for people who make a million dollars a year or more. California has a very high income tax rate, however his information is a little misleading.
Where’s Kurt Russell when you need him? 😂🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the update.
Because california is a leftard lunatic hellhole.
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People choosing to move around is a part of life and finding where you fit. Graham has made millions and is in a different situation than most. Not to mention he still has most of his real estate in California (like every other rich person), and would not be a millionaire without California. It’s expensive here because everyone wants to be here. Bragging about a place being cheap is nothing to brag about. Every state gets you somewhere with one cost over another. Also, politicians who are temporary should not be a driver to leave family and friends who IMO make life what it is. Taxes do suck but oh well, you choose your battles. Crime and everything exist everywhere else too.