I’ve always heard that WA taxes were pretty high. One of my friends wants to move to AL because they have lower property taxes. They do have income tax, but since she’s retired, her income would be exempt.
I considered moving to Missouri years ago (like 30!) which is why I knew about the personal property tax. Paying that every year? Forget that! Obviously, I didn’t move. LOL
I kinda like the sales taxes funding the state coffers instead of income tax, because it catches all the under the table and illegal income when people purchase things with the money. But it can be an issue when people don’t spend as much.
Our politicians tried to give us an income tax a couple of times years ago; we were successful in beating it back.
California has the low property tax percentage wise, but the properties are accessed so high it’s a wash.