While it’s always been more expensive to be a homeowner in California, the gap between the rest of the country has widened into a chasm.

The November election in California features competing ballot measures over rent control.

While one measure, Prop. 15 failed, another ballot measure to change the tax system passed, marking a bittersweet election for everyone.

The ghosts could just as easily be hiding out at Louis Vuitton at Valley Fair or Gucci at Santana Row.