We moved from California to Texas for a cheaper lifestyle. We disliked almost everything else, and are moving back.

• Guadalupe Galindo-Nevarez and her family moved from California to Texas in 2022.
• Life is more affordable in Texas, but they couldn’t get used to the weather.
• Despite higher living costs, the family is planning to move back to California as soon as possible.

Right now, we’re looking into buying my oldest daughter’s home in Sacramento. She has been looking for a bigger home for her family for about eight months, so our timing depends on when she finds something. But we know we’re going back.

We call this whole experience a learning lesson. If we ever move again, I will definitely do more research. We should have looked more closely at the neighborhood, the weather, the medical benefits, and the overall lifestyle before making such a big decision.

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