Texas isn’t low tax. There’s no state income tax but property taxes aren’t low—last I looked we’re 14th from highest.
George Bush Jr. had to pay about $5,000/year in hospital taxes when he moved to Dallas.
State income tax makes a bigger dent in after tax income than difference in property tax. If property tax in Texas is $2500, and tax in another state is $2000 but you have to pay $3000 in state income tax, which is better?
I have lived in IL, IA, WA, CA. FL.
FL has lowest taxes. My house is worth $350k om market, and my prop tax is $2200. Sales tax 6.5%. annual car stickers $30. Electric bill $55/month averaged over 12 months, but water & sewer is not cheaper than previous states.
My friend in Dallas, TX asked why I live in Iowa. I asked him if he had Orkin on speed dial, which he did. I told him I have never called Orkin.
He then showed me a picture of a scorpion on his living room carpet. I’ll take a little snow and some cold weather.