Sure, there is. Doesn't matter. The cultural disparity alone is enough to ward off many people. Rural people from anywhere can have a good conversation, my 80% friend isn't my 20% enemy. But that doesn't account for the fact that when people from certain parts of the country move to another and start to accumulate, things often begin to change. Doesn't have to be malicious, usually isn't, usually just people pushing small changes based on what they were used to before. If I made a thread on here asking people how they feel about using dogs for deer hunting you'd see exactly what I mean and see the small differences even between people who otherwise live mostly alike. Not saying this is you, but it gets to the point where it's safer to assume than not.
My dad tried to use our dog. She was brave as anything around does. But, the first time she saw a buck, she ran full speed, howling the whole way back to camp.
I understand what you're saying about people moving. Believe me, I am careful to NOT duplicate that from which I escaped.
I see many differences between here and there. Some differences I think might be better if implemented here, but I'm not going to suggest them, because it may start an avalanche. Things are good now, so don't rock the boat.
I'm actually disappointed to see some traffic lights being changed from the way I like it, the way it was when I moved here, to a California style.
I'm also disappointed to see what I call "California driving" here. When we first moved here, the pace was slower. People would stop and wave you out of a parking lot, etc. Now, many go at least 10 MPH over the speed limit and don't you ever expect them to slow, even if you "technically" are supposed to have the right of way.
We only have 2 traffic officers (I checked), so they have their hands full.
No, I'm no fan of California ways.
Too bad. It has some of the most beautiful mountains and coasts in the Nation.