Originally Posted by iahflyr

Don’t forget that California’s income tax rate is highly progressive. Your first 68k of earnings is taxed at 3.6% (assuming you are single and take the standard deduction). It’s even less if you are married, or you itemize.

43 out of 50 states have state income tax. California’s state income tax really doesn’t get that high until you get into the 300k plus range (single) or 600k married range.