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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to retire early on $1m? by ohnocentral on Monday September 16, 2019 @05:50PM (#20988918)
What specifically is the issue about retiring in a 'blue state'? If you mean cost of living, the OP might choose Needles CA or some place that is much less expensive than, say the Bay Area. Is there a tax you're referring to that is problematic (i.e. cap. gain tax on investment income in state) or just the hidden taxes (i.e. taxes on fuel etc)?
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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to retire early on $1m? by pascalxus on Friday September 20, 2019 @05:07PM (#21031293)
Cost of living is much higher in blue states, unfortanetly. It's a outcome of higher regulation which customers end up paying for. Higher cost of living in terms of Shelter cost, Utilities and generally higher taxes.
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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to retire early on $1m? by jppope on Monday September 16, 2019 @06:15PM (#20989083)
CA generally has a heavy tax burden. There are other "blue states" with lower tax burdens but the original comment was right on... generally middle of the country is cheaper.
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