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Why are California and New York extremely expensive places to live?

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  • kswck2
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago
    Favourite answer

    Taxes are the Highest in those two states. SOMEONE has to pay them, 

  • COMPTON
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    it's expensive here in los angeles area because of the beach, weather and hollywood

  • οικος
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    Unlike "flyover" states, people actually want to live there.

  • Kathy
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    Because you are paying for the privilege to live there.

  • Anonymous
    2 weeks ago

    Run by Democrats they're too weak to vote out.

  • John W
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    It's where people want to live.

  • Anonymous
    2 weeks ago

    Im pretty sure people wanting higher wages contributes to allot of this 

  • ANDRE L
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    Capitalism, baby, supply and demand.

  • Socialist Feminist
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    California and New York are wealthy compared to the rest of the country.

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