Dpeneding upon which state you designate as your primary residence is the state where the homestead exemption will apply assuming you have homes in two different states. For example, if you move out of California where your homestead exemption on your home is $75,000 and sell your home, you lose the exemption in California.If you move out of California and take a primary residence in another state, then that state's homestead exemption laws apply if you buy real property in that state. If you keep two homes in different states, the homestead exemption of the state that you deem your primary residence controls.Accordningly, you might consider keeping you California residence as your primary residence.Good luck.