What's the best city to live in?

onetwothreefourfivesix · #1 (**permalink**) 08-02-2010, 02:49 PM

I have a few states to choose from. They are NH, MA, CT, VT, IA, NY, CA, RI, NM, and DC.

Of all those states, which city has the lowest state and local taxes?

#2 (**permalink**) 08-04-2010, 05:20 PM

I'm not sure as to the lowest, but New York is NOTORIOUS for exorbitantly high state and local taxes. New York's state income tax is one of the highest in the country

sbarrow47 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-07-2010, 10:21 PM

The northeast is generally high. California I think is pretty high too.

onetwothreefourfivesix · #4 (**permalink**) 08-07-2010, 10:37 PM

Ok, I don't care about where I SHOULDN'T live.

I care about where I SHOULD live!

jacklinjonse · #5 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010, 07:56 AM

That is so much difficult to say which city has the lowest state and local taxes?
because that depend so much situation .

Thanks
Jacklin jonse

jacklinjonse · #6 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010, 07:58 AM

My opinion is ny is the best city for leave

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Thanks
Jacklin Jonse

goodyphilips · #7 (**permalink**) 08-11-2010, 01:34 PM

If you are talking about the best city world wide then you must visit Sydney atleast once. what a wonderful city it is.

clearskycredit · #8 (**permalink**) 08-11-2010, 01:34 PM

wow...that's quite a spread of states - Iowa and New Mexico would probably have the lowest cost of living. But what a difference in lifestyle from those two states to NY or CA. Good Luck!

DavidBeairsto · #9 (**permalink**) 09-23-2010, 03:13 PM

You list DC but not MD... Maryland is gorgeous, temperate, offers variety and has relatively easy access to DC... you can review and compare all the local and state taxes here up to about 2008 http://dor.wa.gov/Content/AboutUs/St...8/default.aspx

Giwu · #10 (**permalink**) 09-25-2010, 05:01 AM

I have lived in CA and MA and am now in Iowa.

Massachusetts is called "Taxachusetts" for a reason. I moved from San Diego, CA to Pittsfield, MA in 1995. My car insurance doubled because for whatever reason, wherever you lived in Massachusetts, you paid the same rate as someone who lived in Boston.

In California, you won't have to worry about six months of winter, so your utilities may not be as high. San Diego does have gorgeous weather and we usually were able to get by with either fans when it was hot or an extra blanket when it was cold. I rented apartments when I lived there, so I don't know about property tax.

In Iowa, if you were looking for cities, I would say check out Iowa City, Ames or Des Moines. Smaller towns, Waukee or Pella might interest you, although Pella does have high property taxes. I think the local/state taxes are 7% on purchases.

Are you planning to buy or rent and are you a veteran?

fintos · #11 (**permalink**) 09-29-2010, 03:41 AM

I agreed with David and suggest you for Marry Land.

paydayloans · #12 (**permalink**) 09-29-2010, 08:05 AM

Hi,

I think California is one the best option for everyone. Great State.

Thanks

goodyphilips · #13 (**permalink**) 10-06-2010, 11:23 PM

Well lately I have discovered the pleasures of living in Canada, especially Ottawa and absolutely love being there.

Fredy Atwater · #14 (**permalink**) 08-17-2011, 02:39 AM

Check Iowa.

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