The average home in fl is about 409,000 in Cali it's 822,000 Half the cost in Florida but you do not get x2 wages.
Average pay in cali is about 72,000 Florida its 55000.
Good cost more in California also . A big mac in cali cost almost 6 bucks while in Florida it 4.29.
Wages as many demo rats are not the problem but the cost of living .
The California tax rate schedules below show the state tax rates and tax brackets that apply to income earned in 2023 (reported on 2024 returns). $0 to $10,412. 1% of taxable income. $10,413 to $24,684. $104.12 plus 2% of the amount over $10,412. $24,685 to $38,959. $389.56 plus 4% of the amount over $24,684. $38,960 to $54,081
So as you can see most pay a 4 percent tax rate , Florida has ) state taxes on pay.
So you fave a loss of 2880.
I live din cali back around 1981 or 82 for a hand full of years , it was bad then but its got worse.