curtis73 wrote: Housing is expensive, gas is expensive, but taxes in Malibu are cheaper than they are here in Austin, TX. You'll pay a lot more for some of the farm staples you're used to in the midwest...
....But you will pay less for others. California has some of the best produce in the country: fruits, nuts, vegetables, greens. All of it is grown throughout most of the year too. And don't forget the seafood either.
It's a trade off. Some things are less prevalent, but a lot of things are more common.
