I've had this conversation with several people I've flown with recently, as I live in what would be considered a high-tax state.

If you're going to look at your paystub and get ****ed every time you see that state tax line, then you have to move. Life is too short to deal with that.

But, make sure you consider all the costs. Driving/commute costs, distance from family and friends, ability to pick up extra trips and/or SRM trips -- each of these can and will be worth more than the little difference you pay in state taxes.

Every state has taxes, and it stands to reason that every state will tax us more in the future, either by increased tax rates or the simple fact that we will probably make more per hour in the future than we do now. You can either accept it as a trade-off that enables your current lifestyle, or perpetually chase the low bidder.