Check out the list. I know Washington has a big problem called Seattle, but there is no way it is worse than Massachusetts. The author criticizes open carry in the state, but getting a CCW license is easy and they allow reciprocity with Utah, one of the easiest states to get a non-resident CCW license from. High sales tax, but no income tax. Property taxes are nothing exceptional, either. I would be paying at least double the property taxes in Texas.
“Property taxes are nothing exceptional, either. I would be paying at least double the property taxes in Texas.”
You are correct there. I live in Washington on a small farm I bought recently. 2.5 acres of land, 2750 sq. ft. of house and my yearly property taxes are $2200.00
I fled to WA from MI, and enjoy not having to pay a state income tax. The sales tax is high but better than having the state take a chunk of your income every paycheck.
E. WA is full of conservatives. Unfortunately, the I-5 corridor screws up the rest of the state.