Why more Californians and Americans are moving outside the U.S.

""Literally I live off about 25% of what it would take for me to live in the States," Kemp, who is on a digital nomad visa, said."

""America is great for maybe entrepreneurship or making a lot of money and your career. But I feel that Europe and Spain in general is really good for the work life balance," Hartley said."

""We had 1,700 people signed up," said Shawna Lum, founder of Move Overseas Now, highlighting the increasing interest in relocating abroad."

A growing number of Californians and Americans are moving abroad, driven by high living costs and a desire for better work-life balance. Jennifer Kemp, living in Spain, reports spending significantly less than in the U.S. Parrie Hartley echoes this sentiment, emphasizing Europe's advantages for work-life balance. Population declines in California, particularly in LA County, reflect this trend, with significant outflows attributed to factors like wildfires and stricter immigration policies. Shawna Lum's company, which assists relocations, has seen increased demand from those seeking to leave the U.S.

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