Don't let the palm dreams and scenery fool u it's not all it's crack up to be.
Just ask the thousands of natives moving out of state every year which will be me soon.
Compared to Nor Cal so cal is cheaper, but u better have at least $1100 a month for rent in a good area to live.
and if u want to live next to the ocean or surrounding area expect to pay more.
i just 5 neighbors who are moving to arizona, colorado and texas because of cost-of-living and a more reasonable life.
If u do move to cali i recommend the bay area unless u a die hard republican type of person.. the bay is more of a down to earth straight on reality place