But, oh to live in Texas. None of that state income tax here. And Ca's is so high. But I agree about the weather and wine. It might be worth the taxes just to get the $2 chuck!
I don't think that most people who live here know what a blessing this tax thing is until they move away. I got so tired of state taxes, city taxes, subdivision taxes (yes, subdivision taces 1 place I lived) & I don't mean your community assoc dues. In Indiana I even had to pay a city jail tax & it was based on income. Oh yes, and those states that charge the worst tax of all - the intangible tax. You pay that on the value of your investments at the end of the year (Dec 31st), plus out of state savings, money markets, etc that you own. And I mean the value - not the $$$ up or down or interest earned or what you have sold. The feds get you for that. I truely mean value. Sorry, got off topic about taxes.
So, live in Texas & pay about an 8% sales tax but nothing else. Sure helps with money for cruising.