A lot of people relocate in retirement for tax reasons.

Florida doesn’t tax retirement income (SS, pensions, RMDs, etc.)

CA does.

Lots of variability for seniors and taxes by state.

My MIL doesn’t pay state income tax – she’s over 65 so she’s exempt in her state. (Income threshold for seniors is much higher than for sub 65’s.)

Other states don’t charge property tax for seniors.

For me- I’m planning on having my home paid for and will just pay the taxes. CA is a more pleasant enviroment (for me) than Florida or some of the other retiree-friendly tax states.