Arizona
Moderate tax burden · COL index 102
Wins 4 categories
North Carolina
Moderate tax burden · COL index 94
Wins 9 categories
North Carolina's top income tax rate is 4.5% vs Arizona's 2.5%. The median home in Arizona costs $420K vs $335K in North Carolina.
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North Carolina
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Is it cheaper to live in North Carolina or Arizona?
Why are people moving out of NC?
Young, local people are fleeing rural NC (especially Western NC) because of the increased costs of living, low wages, and lack of opportunity. On the other hand, the overall population is growing exponentially as older Northerners and Floridians flock in and run up the property taxes.
What are the drawbacks to living in Arizona?
Is Arizona going to be unlivable?