In Texas salaries average around 80% of what they are in CA. No state income tax. Rent is around 1k (albeit higher in Austin). Food, gas, etc is less expensive.

In Texas salaries average around 80% of what they are in CA. No state income tax. Rent is around 1k (albeit higher in Austin). Food, gas, etc is less expensive. Saving 50% of post-tax income is very doable.