Leaving California? Make the decision well.

Large job markets, more space for the money, and no state personal income tax.

Close to home, no state personal income tax, and a short, affordable move.

Sunshine, growing metros and a relatively short drive from Southern California.

Beaches, warm weather and no state personal income tax — across the country.

No tax on wages, music cities, and real seasons.

Outdoor living, smaller cities and a slower pace.

Research jobs, mild winters and mountains-to-coast variety.

Mountains, sunshine and an active outdoor culture.

National parks, a young workforce and a growing tech corridor.

Green landscapes, no sales tax and a short drive north.

Major tech employers and no state personal income tax on wages.

Atlanta's big job market and affordable suburbs.

A second dense, expensive coastal market — but with upstate options and no car required in the city.

Coastal living and a lower cost of living, with a long cross-country drive.

Affordable housing, diverse metros and a much lower cost of living than California.

Low housing costs, no state capital for coastal prices, and an easy-going pace of life.

Big-sky scenery, small cities and a long, cold winter.

An island move by ocean container, not a truck — plan for longer timelines and extra rules.

A highway-through-Canada or ocean-freight move — budget for shipping, winter conditions and the specific community you choose.