I would rather pay a $1-2K/year in AZ income tax than $32-40K sales tax on my home.
Income tax is always evil.
It allows the state to inspect all aspects of you income to see if they can fine you or jail you.
Income tax is always applied unevenly and thus is unfair.
Income tax is hidden.
A sales tax would have to be raised on all the people at the same time. This makes all the people unhappy at the same time, a nature way to keep taxes low.