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  "path": "/california/story/2026-03-31/life-after-california-people-find-dramatically-lower-costs-buy-homes-new-research-shows",
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  "textContent": "Those who leave California for other states find better affordability and improved financial conditions, according to a new study from the California Policy Lab at UC Berkeley.",
  "title": "Life after California: People find dramatically lower costs, are more likely to buy homes, new data shows"
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