North Carolina
Moderate tax burden · COL index 94
Wins 11 categories
Texas
Moderate tax burden · COL index 97
Wins 3 categories
Texas has no state income tax. North Carolina's top rate is 4.5%. Property taxes are meaningfully different: Texas averages 1.6% annually vs North Carolina's 0.7%.
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What is the downfall of living in North Carolina?
Why are people moving out of NC?
What does North Carolina have that Texas doesn't?
Nature. Texas can sometimes seem like a dry and hot mass of land. But North Carolina has rolling green hills and stunning national parks to explore. Unlike Texas, North Carolina doesn't get blistering hot during the summer months, meaning you can still enjoy your favorite outdoor activities without melting!
Are houses cheaper in Texas or North Carolina?
In Columbus, NC the median cost of a home is $239,000, whereas in Raleigh, NC the median cost of a home is $180,000 and in Asheville, NC the median cost of a home is $166,300. The median price of a home in the State of Texas is $177,300. Again, you'll find real estate costs fluctuating throughout the state.