Name:   MartiniMan - Subject:   It must be better to live in red states Date:   1/6/2015 8:25:39 PM

Try running a small business and I can assure you that you will notice the difference in terms of taxes, regulations, etc.  There is a reason California has one of the highest worker comp costs in the country. Just curious why if there is no difference you chose to retire to a red state. I am betting cost of living, taxes, etc. were part of the equation for you and a main driver for a great many retirees. I'm sorry, but it is pretty obvious that people and businesses are leaving high tax states and going to red states. The numbers speak for themselves.