It's been debated back and forth for a while now, but California might as well be two different states. The culture, lifestyle and people in Northern and Southern California are incredibly different. And moving from NorCal to SoCal has been quite the culture shock. So here's a list of things you'll understand if you're from NorCal living in SoCal.

1. Hella is no longer an acceptable word.

The second you say the word hella, people look at you and start laughing. They tell you to never use that word again. In Northern California, people drop the word hella every other sentence. Now being in Southern California, you get made fun of at the first use of the word.

2. It's 60 degrees and people think it's cold out.

It's a beautiful sunny day, beginning of summer weather even. It's definitely a t-shirt and shorts kind of day. You walk outside, and what do you see? Sweaters, sweatshirts and pants. People are dressed as if it's 20 degrees colder, and what's worse is this is cold to them.

3. Everyone wears Birkenstocks and Rainbows.

You can't go more than five feet without seeing someone sporting Birks or Rainbow flip flops. It's as if owning these shoes is a component of living in Southern California. If you're wondering why Birkenstocks are never in stock, it's because everyone in SoCal bought them all.

4. Jumping in the ocean now requires a wetsuit.

The ocean is a cool and refreshing temperature. In fact, it's almost as warm as it is in the summer back home. But you'd be fooled by the sight of people who live here. Natives wear wetsuits to keep warm because it's too cold to go in without one. Can I just say that it's January, February and March and we're already at the beach and not still bundled up?

5. Palm trees.

Everywhere you look you're surrounded by palm trees. Towering over you, outside your window, or abruptly blocking your path down the sidewalk since it's been blown over. They are literally everywhere. What happened to thick trunk pine trees? They were left behind in Northern California.

6. Mexican food has never tasted so delicious.

You've never been so close to Mexico in your life. Now that you're just a short drive away, the food has gotten real, really fast. Mexican food anywhere else will never be the same after you've sunk your teeth into SoCal Mexican food.

7. People freak out when it starts to rain or gets windy.

At the slightest sprinkle of rain, it's as if the sky is falling and the world is coming to an end. It's as if people have never seen rain before. However, it rains, at least, a few times a year. But every time, it's as if rain has never been seen before, and people just don't know what to do.

8. Everyone is obsessed with Brandy Melville.

For a brand that for some has just started becoming big and for others still remained unheard of, it is surely everywhere you look down here. People in Southern California are obsessed with it, and everywhere you look that's all people are wearing. It's hard to go a full day without noticing, at least, one item of clothing that two or more people are wearing. And, of course, it's from Brandy Melville.

9. Freeways, drivers and traffic are ridiculous.

There is not a strip of freeway that goes more than five minutes without having multiple exits, loops, merges and whatever else you can think of. Where did all of these people come from? How am I supposed to merge when there are three other lanes doing the same on either side of me? And when did it become normal to sit in traffic for at least an hour, maybe 45 minutes if you're lucky and you happened to beat rush hour.

10. Nude beaches are a thing, not just a phase.

You've found a new beach to venture to. It's beautiful, spacious and waiting for you to enjoy your day. There's just one thing. Is that person... naked? The answer is yes. You've stumbled upon a nude beach. Again.