What should I pack when moving to California?
We asked people living in California to list three things they wish they had brought and three they wish they had left behind. They responded...
Other Questions:
- What should I pack when moving to California?
- Where should I setup a bank account in California?
- Will I be able to find a job in California?
- What is life like in California?
- What do expats in California appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in California?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in California accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in California like?
- What are healthcare services like in California?
- What are medical services in California like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in California?
- What are emergency services like in California?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in California?
- How are local medical facilities in California?
- As a foreigner living in California, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
What should I pack when moving to California?
If you live in California, newcomers to California would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

