Frequently some version of this tweet goes viral (aCtUaLlY Texas is more expensive!!), and having split the last decade between these states, it's absolute nonsense.
CA has some great qualities, but the idea that it's in the same ballpark as TX in affordability is insane.
6 years of living in Texas and I've come to the conclusion that the no state income tax thing is basically a scam. The property taxes are so high that they negate any savings. We are still paying as many taxes in Texas as we would in California. You save on gas I guess.