I moved to Austin from Raleigh and got a 7.5% raise because there isn't a state income tax. However: property taxes are significantly higher here (about $2-3 p

I moved to Austin from Raleigh and got a 7.5% raise because there isn't a state income tax. However: property taxes are significantly higher here (about $2-3 per $100 value, depending on location.) And you'll pay full sales tax on vehicle purchases (NC has a 3% highway-use tax only).