There are too many variables involved to compare a couple of types of taxes and call it a day. For instance, property taxes are another large component of the t

There are too many variables involved to compare a couple of types of taxes and call it a day. For instance, property taxes are another large component of the total tax burden. California's total state and local tax burden in 2008 was 10.5%[1], which ranks 6th among the 50 states. Washington's was 8.9%[2], for a rank of 35. [1] http://www.taxfoundation.org/taxdata/show/443.html http://www.taxfoundation.org/taxdata/show/443.html [2] http://www.taxfoundation.org/taxdata/show/486.html http://www.taxfoundation.org/taxdata/show/486.html