I've never heard anybody say - I moved to AZ because of the taxes.  What I did hear a lot is OMG your property taxes are so low.  Fantastic.  But that is not why they moved here.  Typically it's due to a job relocation or family.

For many people they do. Why would you want to move to a state where your hard earned money is taxed to death.

Yes...one always has to be on guard for the governments share, deserved or not, being monitored. I give to Caesar what is Caesars & to God what is GOD'S

Sure, or NV, TX, TN and FL would not be as popular relocation destinations! 

Those are most definitely factors I consider as I ponder where I will move when I leave my home state of CA. 

All of the factors mentioned, Peter Mohylsky, Beach Broker, should be considered when relocating. Once you have made the move and found out there is a problem in one of those significant areas, its is had to unwind.

I have had many relo families move into Denver because of the low property taxes, especially from the East Coast.

I think this is especially true when it comes to residential properties that are on boarder towns like Fargo ND and Moorhead MN Peter Mohylsky, Beach Broker . The Red River divides the towns BUT people prefer Fargo due to MN's taxes.

 Look how many Billionaires are moving to Florida.  Our tax structure is among the best in the United States!

Yes.  I have known people who have relocated or are considering relocating to Florida, Nevada, and other such states because of the lack of a state income tax.  One of my friends in high school back nearly 30 years ago, his dad lived in Vegas for six months out of the year for that reason.

I'm pretty sure it was a major factor in Elon Musk's decision to move all his companies to Texas.  Does that mean "All his Xs live in Texas"?

Of course, like in Elon's case, these days state laws and freedoms (or lack there of) play a big factor as well.

My decision to buy in Manhattan vs other locations in the tr-state area was at least in part due to the Tax abatement made available. I bought my apartment with a 25 year 421-A Tax abatement- which meant that my property taxes for the first 20 years would be less than $4/month (not a typo). During the last 5 years of the program (which I am sadly getting close to) the abatement will start to roll off- by 20% per year. By year 24 and 25- my property taxes will be rather substantial- but no more than what they would have been had I not had the abatement...what a savings for all those years while I paid off my mortgage. 

I know it drives some from CA to OR. So while that never influences my Top 5 reasons for moving, I'd say many do have it higher on their lists.

Many people leave NY to take the sting out of their tax burden... there is quite often a human connection that prompts that departure too.  ;)

Yes they can certainly be part of the decision on where to move, especially if expenses will be an issue - for example when retiring.

In my last state, we had a 1700 square foot home on one acre of property and paid about $11-12K per year. We moved to our new home and have close to 70 acres of property with a 2000 square foot home and multiple outbuildings and we pay less than half. It makes a big difference in affordability.

Property taxes are a definite consideration while some with the freedom to move out of state will consider state income tax. Most do not pay attention to local sales taxes until after they have pulled the trigger. 

I am sure that for a rare few people this is the basis of their decision to relocate.  However for most they have more important reasons to move, Jobs, Family, Climate, etc.

I’m sure there are plenty that tailor their estate planning around residency and taxes.

Peter, The Tax Foundation had a fascinating article back in April on how the NFL Draftees would fare with state and local taxes playing in various NFL cities.  https://taxfoundation.org/blog/2024-nfl-draft-taxes/

The table at the bottom of the article is something any free agent in pro sports should look at before deciding on what team/city to play for. (The Jags ought to point this out how well an NFL player would fare playing in JAX)

As far as retirement goes I have been researching some various states concerning their state and local income taxes, as well as property taxes.  It has been an important consideration, but alas it would be so hard to leave God's Country with all our corn, beans, and hogs!  (and wind turbines and solar panels to keep the lights on back East)

When we were looking for our next place, the area near Liz's family includes West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland all within a short distance.  Taxes and government policies did influence our final decision for our land purchase.  We're a few hundred feet from the state line with Virginia, but we'll be in West Virginia.

I'd think people do take that into consideration when moving. I know we did. We moved from a state that didn't require state taxes to one that does. We made sure the new salary made up for it.

Those with roots in the community and enough net worth to not worry about paying taxes won't care one bit.  Those with no roots are already visting potential retirement homes and locations.  Taxes affect their decision as a matter of fact.

Yes.  I've had people move back to Florida because of state tax.  However some of them are now moving back to Georgia because insurance is more than ga income taxes.