California Migration Reshaping Utah, But Broader Changes Also in Play
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California migration is happening across the U.S., not just in Utah. Utahns feel its effects more acutely.
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It's unclear if California migrants are significantly impacting Utah's politics. Utah has broader demographic changes also affecting its leftward shift.
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California is the top origin state for migrants to Utah, but international migration brings an equal number of new residents.
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Utah remains reasonably priced compared to California, but the "secret" affordable lifestyle is diminishing with growth.
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Politicians use anti-California rhetoric as a catch-all for concerns over growth diminishing Utah's quality of life.