The total tax burden in Texas is 8.19% vs. California at 9.48%. The reason we pay close to 50% in California is that people are paid much much much more here.

The total tax burden in Texas is 8.19% vs. California at 9.48%. The reason we pay close to 50% in California is that people are paid much much much more here. This is a problem you want to have. ref: https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-highest-lowest-tax-burden/20494 https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-highest-lowest-tax-bur...