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Californians who leave the state are ending up better off financially, and they're saving nearly $700 dollars a month on housing costs.
Ex-Californians are also significantly more likely to own a home within seven years of leaving. For more we're, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with Sarah Karlinsky, director of research and policy at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley.

Apr 21, 2026




