New York
About 31,000 Californians moved to New York in 2024, the number 7 destination out of California. New York has a progressive income tax with rates from 4% to a top rate of 10.9%.
Home prices in New York vs. LA
| City | Median sale price | $/sq ft | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical LA County zip | $904K | $588 | n/a |
| New York | $899K | $639 | 68 |
Redfin Data Center. Cities: May 2026, all residential. LA: median of LA County zip-code medians, Mar 2026 to May 2026.
Taxes
New York has a progressive income tax with rates from 4% to a top rate of 10.9%. New York City also has its own city income tax on top of the state tax. For most people leaving LA, a move to New York is about work and lifestyle rather than taxes. See the New York revenue department for current rules.
Moving out of California generally doesn't take the sale of a California home out of California's tax reach. Our guide to selling your LA home and moving out of state covers withholding at closing, the capital gains exclusion and the questions to bring to a CPA.
Common questions
How many people move from California to New York?
About 31,367 people (plus or minus 4,875) moved from California to New York in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, the number 7 destination for people leaving California.
Does New York have a state income tax?
New York has a progressive income tax with rates from 4% to a top rate of 10.9%. California's top marginal rate is 13.3%. Confirm current rates with the New York revenue department and a CPA.
What do homes cost in New York compared with LA?
The typical New York home sold for about $899K (Redfin, May 2026), versus about $904K for a typical LA County zip code.
Mover counts: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 state-to-state migration flows (people who lived in California one year earlier). Estimates have margins of error. Market figures: Redfin Data Center.