CACalifornia Economy

Economic snapshot

GDP: $3.9 trillion (5th-largest in the world if independent)

Top industries: Technology (Silicon Valley), entertainment (Hollywood), agriculture (Central Valley produces 25% of US food), aerospace, biotech, finance

Major employers: Tech giants (Apple, Google, Meta, etc.)

Industry strengths

• 🛢️ Major oil and gas producer
• 🌾 Strong agricultural sector
• 🏖️ Tourism hub
• ☁️ Part of the Cotton Belt
• 🥛 Major dairy producer
• 🍷 Notable wine country

Cost of living

Above the US average — housing dominates the difference.

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