One data point a trend does not make. This is a snapshot in time. For many years I've been reading articles how Texas has outperformed the rest of the country, here is just one of many on that subject: http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2013/07/03/texas-v-california-the-real-facts-behind-the-lone-star-states-miracle/#1a539a3c1d1d ... this swings back and forth and you'll see a different outcome in 3 to 5 years time.

Plus California seems eager to follow the European model, which is significantly further along than California is -- and it doesn't seem to be working out so well for them over there.