Ken Miller on the California to Texas Migration: A Discussion on Affordable Housing and Taxation

The Fourscore Project

In this episode of "The Fourscore Project," Ken Miller continues his deep dive into the contrasting political, economic, and cultural landscapes of Texas and California. The discussion centers around the stark differences in housing affordability, taxation, and population migration between the two states. Miller examines the impact of California's regulatory environment on housing prices and the resulting migration trends, where middle and lower-income residents are increasingly leaving for more affordable regions like Texas. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of these trends, including the potential for California to experience a "graying" population as younger families move out. Miller further contrasts the tax policies of both states, discussing how California's high-tax, high-service model compares to Texas's low-tax, low-service approach. The episode concludes with a reflection on how these state-level dynamics might shape the future of the United States​.