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In reply to the discussion: Considering a move to WA [View all]

PSPS

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1. Sky-high property & sales taxes. Housing unaffordable in any of the major cities.
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 03:55 PM
Apr 2024

There is no income tax so it's a favorite of the parasite billionaire class in their gated communities. The state limps along with an antiquated and regressive mix of property+sales taxes. As a result, infrastructure is falling apart because there's no money to maintain it. Houses in any metro area, like Seattle & Tacoma, start at $1M. If you go an hour outside a metro area, housing is more affordable. The Eastern side of the state is solidly MAGA, though.

Considering a move to WA [View all] TxGuitar Apr 2024 OP
Sky-high property & sales taxes. Housing unaffordable in any of the major cities. PSPS Apr 2024 #1
Tacoma is much less pricey than that leftieNanner Apr 2024 #4
We moved to Tacoma in 2022 leftieNanner Apr 2024 #2
I don't have the property tax rate in front of me. Aristus Apr 2024 #3
I was hoping you would chime in Aristus! leftieNanner Apr 2024 #5
Hi, neighbor! Aristus Apr 2024 #8
Just west of Houston TxGuitar Apr 2024 #7
I lived in Spring for a year. Aristus Apr 2024 #9
Mrs. Aristus is 64. Aristus Apr 2024 #10
In Pierce County (Tacoma) leftieNanner Apr 2024 #11
Property tax leftieNanner Apr 2024 #6
I'm so jealous. I want to move there so bad! slightlv Apr 2024 #12
we live in Kitsap county, easy ferry ride into Seattle RainCaster Apr 2024 #13
We moved from Seattle to montanacowboy Apr 2024 #14
We're in SW Pierce County just outside of JBLM. Property taxes are $8.02 per $1K. GP6971 Apr 2024 #15
I live on the Olympic Peninsula. SarahD Apr 2024 #16
Bellingham here (Whatcom county) AnnaLee Apr 2024 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author TxGuitar Apr 2024 #18
This discussion has sealed the deal for me PlutosHeart Apr 2024 #19
Last I looked... raising2moredems Apr 2024 #20
Not sure what this has to do with anything TxGuitar Apr 2024 #23
I live in Central Washington LPBBEAR Apr 2024 #21
Thank ypu TxGuitar Apr 2024 #22
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