Tim,
You make some pretty compelling points for the move.
Given the current economic condition (and its huge budget shortfall) in CA, I foresee more tax revenue coming from somewhere which is most likely going to come from businesses not residents. Yes, talent wise you got a huge pool of unemployed IT workers to hire from, but this is likely only to be temporary situation. At first, they will hire on at lower wages then later ask for higher salaries, more benefits or leave for a higher paying job down the road when economic conditions improve.
One thing is certain, if your operating expenses do increase by moving to CA (which I believe they eventually will), I foresee the increased costs being passed on to your customers.
Of course this is all just my opinion, so hopefully you have considered all your options and made the right decision to move.
The best of luck.....
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