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Californians are leaving their coastal state to find homes that cost less, in places with less crime, and often times, less people.
There’s so many stories around the internet lately offering advice for those moving, and that’d be because there’s been over 700,000 people leaving the state since 2020, 407,000 of those movers just between July of 2021 and July of 2022.
Websites have popped up dedicated to making sure Californians know the difference in culture and overall atmosphere to let people know what they’re in for, so it’s not a complete a complete shock for them when they get to where they’re going.
North Carolina is on the opposite side of the country, and for a likely location of near Charlotte, it’s the biggest city North Carolina, which means more job opportunity and homes.
Do you have any neighbors who moved from California to North Carolina? What’d they have to say about it? It probably looks just like the things below.
More Rain
The annual rainfall totals vary from 37 inches to 58 inches a year. Compared to somewhere like Los Angeles, which sees about 14 inches of rain a year, this is a splash of a difference.
North Carolina Actually Gets Snow
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If you’re moving to Charlotte, you’re going to get some snow. Now, it’s only about 3.5″ in that area of the state, but the mountains will see about 13 inches per year. Your average temps are also going to be an annual average low of 46 and a high average of 74 degrees.
You’re Going To Make More Money
And it will go further. Your cost of living is not only over 6% lower than the nation’s average, but your average household income is going to be $65,359, as opposed to CA’s average of $38,371.
This One Will Feel Obvious
You’re not in the movie and TV world anymore. It’s not Hollywood, it’s Charlotte. However, some celebrities like to vacation near the Outer Banks from time to time.
You’re Not Going To Feel Cramped
This is one big comfort that you’ll find. While yes, there are 879,709 people in Charlotte, you’re not going to feel as surrounded as you would in Los Angeles’ 3.8 MILLION people.
