Moving from California
Where Californians are going.
About 662,000 people moved from California to another state in 2024. Here's where they went, and what each state means for taxes and home prices.
| State | Movers from CA (2024) | State income tax |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 77,161 | No personal income tax |
| Nevada | 53,289 | No personal income tax |
| Arizona | 52,383 | A 2.5% flat income tax (tax year 2026) |
| Washington | 43,938 | No personal income tax on wages |
| Florida | 36,194 | No personal income tax |
| Oregon | 31,500 | A progressive income tax with a top rate of 9.9% |
| New York | 31,367 | A progressive income tax with rates from 4% to a top rate of 10.9% |
| Colorado | 19,717 | A 4.4% flat income tax (tax year 2026) |
| Tennessee | 19,670 | No tax on wage income |
| North Carolina | 18,428 | A 3.99% flat income tax (tax year 2026) |
| Idaho | 15,385 | A 5.3% flat income tax (tax year 2026) |
| Georgia | 14,052 | A 4.99% flat income tax (tax year 2026) |
| Utah | 13,734 | A 4.45% flat income tax (tax year 2026) |
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.
Not tax, legal or financial advice. This page is general information and illustrative examples written by a real estate agent, not a CPA, attorney or financial advisor. Tax laws change and every situation is different. Before making decisions, talk with a qualified tax professional and attorney about your specific circumstances. Market figures are estimates from public data and may be out of date.
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