Yes... and why I hate pissing my money away in NY on taxes and other crap that is ridiculous and just contributes to a cost of living that is way higher than it should be. I could get so much more house for the money while paying less taxes elsewhere. NY just wears on me with everything costing more than it should, school taxes, property taxes, sales tax, state income tax, vehicle registrations/inspections, gas prices, utility prices, toll roads (thruway and grand island bridges) just to go places, etc..etc.. etc..
So it seems like there is a lot of love for the Columbus OH and Richmond VA regions? I would have never thought to include Columbus on my list but after such strong feedback I will investigate it.
Does OH have state income tax? what is the sales tax in Columbus?What are property taxes like in the area?
How are property taxes in Central VA ? Does VA have state income tax? what is the sales tax?
anyone here in Tennessee ? either Nashville or Knoxville areas with any input?
what are more "suburb/exurb" areas in NC either near Charolotte or Raleigh that are not too far of a commute? what are their property taxes like?
So far I really appreciate everyone's input and advice, it is very helpful. (and yes I'm not at all interested in Cali as their taxes are worse than what I'm trying to flee NY for) but I digress, feel free to tell your relocation sotries and advice from anywhere you have moved!