Florida
Low tax burden · COL index 103
Wins 6 categories
North Carolina
Moderate tax burden · COL index 94
Wins 9 categories
Florida has no state income tax. North Carolina's top rate is 4.5%. The median home in Florida costs $415K vs $335K in North Carolina.
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I was born and raised in Miami and spent my entire life living in South Florida. But last year, my husband and I moved to North Carolina, and it wasn't an easy decision. Our reasons for moving were multifaceted. A major factor was affordability; the cost of living in Florida had gotten out of control.
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