People are often curious about the private lives of celebrities they admire. From what a famous figure wears, to where he or she lives, fans want to know everything. Joe Rogan is one such famous celebrity. Along with being a UFC commentator and analyst, Rogan is also a comedian, actor, and podcast host who has a massive following.

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Recently, the move of Joe Rogan from California to Texas has sparked a lot of interest. He moved from California to Austin, Texas, in 2020, and many people speculated about the reasons behind his move. Meanwhile, the former UFC fighter Jake Shields also talked about people leaving California on his recent Twitter account.

The internet does not agree with Joe Rogan

Recently, Jake Shields, a former professional MMA fighter, posted a picture on Twitter asking why people are leaving California. The picture was a screenshot of news by ‘Los Angeles Times’. The headline was – “California’s Population Dropped By 500,000 in Two Years As Mass Exodus Continues”.

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“Why are so many people leaving California?”, wrote Shields in the caption. Replying to this, many of his followers commented on the post and gave different reasons for leaving California. However, most comments did not give the same reason as Joe Rogan for leaving California.

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Here are some of the reactions:

People had different problems with California.

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Some problems were political, while others were financial.

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But all of them had the problem of the high tax rate in common.

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Some even talked about the lack of safety in California.

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It seems like the general public of California and other parts of the USA is not at peace with the tax rates in California.

Joe Rogan’s reason to leave California

Rogan was one of the high-profile personalities who left California in 2020. In a conversation with Andrew Schulz on JRE #1846, Rogan revealed the real reason for leaving California.

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Many people thought that the reason for the UFC commentator’s move was taxes, but Rogan denied it and said that he had no problem paying taxes. It was just that he wanted more freedom.

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California is known for its high taxes, which can be a burden for many people. The state has one of the highest income tax rates in the country, and property taxes are also high. Paying taxes at a very high rate might not be a problem with someone as successful as Rogan. However, it is evident that other residents of California are facing this problem.

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC Content Analyst at EssentiallySports. A senior writer with almost 1000 articles under his belt, Sushant is always scanning the MMA landscape for current trends and breaking news. His knowledge and expertise in the sport are well-reflected in the ‘Opinion’ pieces he churns out from time to time. Sushant’s impactful style of writing has earned him a mention from boxing champion turned MMA star Claressa Shields. He is a constant presence in the live coverage team, updating the fans with all the latest news from live events in real time. In his free time, Sushant trains in combat sports and powerlifting. He is an accomplished powerlifter with silver and bronze medals at the State level. You can reach out to him at

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