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And California's economy grew faster than Texas' in 2016, 2.9 percent to 0.4 percent.
By this more comprehensive measure of basic human wellbeing, California has the nation’s highest poverty rate—19% in the years 2015-17. In Texas, 14.7% were estimated to live in poverty.
The affordability of Texas — where the average home price is under $300,000, compared with $746,000 in California — was one factor that immigrants said made it a good place to live.
Michael Feroli, the chief U.S. economist at JPMorgan Chase, said in December, “We think Texas will, at least, have a rough 2015 ahead, and is at risk of slipping into a regional recession.” ...