By AZ Big Media
With about 173 Californians moving to Arizona every day, the state is quickly becoming one of the West’s hottest relocation hubs. In the last decade, over 630,000 Californians—roughly the size of Tucson’s population— have made Arizona their new home. So, with this California exodus in full effect, where are these Californians settling, and what’s drawing them in?
Our StorageCafe research team ranked the 50 most popular routes from California to Arizona, analyzing the California exodus and factors like home and rent price differences, homeownership rates, income levels, and generational demographics.
Major Draws
- With home prices averaging $321,000—nearly half of California’s $659,000—Arizona offers a far more attainable path to homeownership.
- Renters also benefit, saving an average of 30% as Arizona apartments come at a fraction of California’s prices.
- Plus, Arizona’s income tax rate is just 2.5%, a stark contrast to California’s 13.3%, offering newcomers significant financial relief.
