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> the high minimum wage here is just part of the over all inflation spiral

Inflation in the west is lower than the rest of the country:

Even going by CPI, inflation in California is lower than Texas, Florida, Alabama, etc.

I agree with you that restrictions on new housing is a big problem, but it is NOT just a California problem.

Looking at the quarterly inflation rate makes little sense when discussing the cost inflation over the last decade and a half.

By all means, point us to your sources that show California's inflation is much worse than all other US states, "over the last decade and a half".

37% increase in the last decade vs about 34% in all urban areas. I see your point.