We line in Mexico half the year so about 5 years ago I calculated what it costs me to live in California for six months a year (the excess taxes and other costs that I bear to live here over a generic state.). The answer is $30,000.
So CA govt spend 52% more per resident than FL and 48% more than Texas. CA roads, schools, and infrastructure is not superior to the other states demonstrating that when it comes to government, you don't get what you pay for.
We line in Mexico half the year so about 5 years ago I calculated what it costs me to live in California for six months a year (the excess taxes and other costs that I bear to live here over a generic state.). The answer is $30,000.
The state government spend per resident is:
$7,615 CA
$5,161 TX
$5,043 FL
So CA govt spend 52% more per resident than FL and 48% more than Texas. CA roads, schools, and infrastructure is not superior to the other states demonstrating that when it comes to government, you don't get what you pay for.
Yup
And that probably understates it because I strongly suspect CA county and local taxes outpace FL and TX too.