does anyone know any states that are cheaper to live in? we can't handle Illinois pricing any more (lemmy.world)

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I've lived here for years and years and I'm sure you've all seen rent and food prices going up, now sure, that's a country wide thing but Illinois has one of the highest tax rates in the country. Me and my girlfriend are just trying to get our lives together and even while working a stable, okay paying job were struggling a lot. Does anyone who has been in a similar situation know if there's a state not too far away that would be better for us? My girlfriend is trying to get into the theater management business so closer to an urban area is better but I have no such restrictions.

Any help is appreciated

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[-] HubertManne@kbin.social 5 points 5 months ago

Most people that I have known that have left the state had a rude awakening about taxes in other places. Unfortunately though illinois has a very regressive tax structure so the less you make the more it might be better to go someplace else. Overall though we have low income tax outside of states that have none because its flat. I don't know anyone who has had a successful move who did not have a job lined up that made the move sensible. Everyone I know who tried moving and finding a job in the lower cost area because its to expensive here has come back.

[-] athos77@kbin.social 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

One thing people never count on is all the stuff your taxes pay for, that you end up paying for in other ways. Things like trash collection, sewer, water, library services, snow plows, etc. You move away and either you pay yourself or you do without.

[-] yokonzo@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

Wait, Where are you living in Illinois that you don't have to pay for those things? I have to pay separately for all those services except snow plow.

[-] HubertManne@kbin.social 2 points 5 months ago

some have item taxes to like your television and car and such.

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