Based on data from moving companies, California had the second highest population out-flow of any state in 2005, according to the report.

The report was published by the American Legislative Exchange Council and it showed that jobs are not just leaving the country, they are moving from state to state and the population is following.

Top 10 "Winners" - % of moves outbound

1. Oregon - 36.4%
   
2. Idaho - 38.1%
   
3. Delaware - 38.6%
   
4. North Carolina - 38.7%
   
5. Nevada - 39.9%
   
6. Arizona - 39.9%
   
7. South Carolina - 41.0%
   
8. Alabama - 41.2%
   
9. Tennessee - 42.0%
   
10. Kentucky - 44.7%

Top 10 "Losers" - % of moves outbound

1. North Dakota - 67.8%
2. Michigan - 63.9%
3. New Jersey - 60.4%
4. Indiana - 59.9%
5. New York - 59.8%
6. Illinois - 50.4%
7. Louisiana - 57.9%
8. Rhode Island - 57.0%
9. Pennsylvania - 56.0%
10. California - 55.7%