[
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "when%20combining%20all%20state%20and%20local%20taxes%20including%20property%2C%20sales%2C%20income%2C%20rank%20the%20west%20coast%20states%20from%20lowest%20to%20highest%20overall%20tax%20burden.%20be%20sure%20to%20include%20california%2C%20arizona%2C%20nevada%2C%20washington%2C%20oregon%2C%20idaho%2C%20and%20others."
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s how the West Coast and nearby Western states (including California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, and others) rank from *lowest to highest* in overall state & local tax burden\u2014combining income, property, and sales/consumption taxes. Data are from recent WalletHub and Tax Foundation reports; they exclude federal taxes unless noted. Exact percentages vary depending on income level, property value, and spending patterns, but these rankings give a good comparative picture.  \n\n---\n\n### State Rankings \u2013 Western States (Lowest to Highest Tax Burden)\n\n| Rank among Western states | State | Estimated Total State & Local Tax Burden* |\n|---|---|---|\n| **1** | **Nevada** | ~ 7.4 % \u2014 Nevada has *no* individual income tax; its burden comes mostly from sales and property taxes. ([wallethub.com](https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-be-a-taxpayer/2416/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **2** | **Idaho** | ~ 7.7\u201310.7 % \u2014 Generally low property & sales burdens; modest flat or graduated income tax. Depending on data source, tends to fall near the bottom of Western states. ([wallethub.com](https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-be-a-taxpayer/2416/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **3** | **Arizona** | ~ 8.0\u20139.96 % \u2014 Flat income tax (low), with revenue more from sales/excise and property taxes. ([wallethub.com](https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-be-a-taxpayer/2416/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **4** | **Washington** | ~ \u2248 10.7 % (\u2248 national median) \u2014 Has no general income tax (until 2028\u2019s millionaire tax starts), so burden is high in sales and property taxes. ([taxfoundation.org](https://taxfoundation.org/publications/state-local-tax-burden-rankings/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **5** | **Oregon** | ~ 10.5\u201310.8 % \u2014 No sales tax, but higher property taxes and relatively high income tax. ([wallethub.com](https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-be-a-taxpayer/2416/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **6** | **California** | ~ 11.0\u201313.5 % \u2014 Among the highest in the West, driven by steep income taxes (especially on high earners), property, and sales taxes. ([wallethub.com](https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-highest-lowest-tax-burden/20494?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n> *These state rankings are based on effective state & local taxes as a percentage of income (excluding federal taxes), combining income, property, and sales taxes.\n\n---\n\n### Notes & Details\n\n- **Nevada** stands out as having the lowest burden among these Western states largely due to having *no state income tax*. Most of the burden for average households comes from sales and property taxes. ([wallethub.com](https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-be-a-taxpayer/2416/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Idaho** also tends toward the lower end, with relatively light property & sales taxes and a lower income tax rate. Its burden is still higher than Nevada, but it\u2019s one of the more tax-friendly among the Western inland states. ([wallethub.com](https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-be-a-taxpayer/2416/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Arizona**: A moderate burden. Flat income tax rates help, but consumption and property taxes still add up. Rankings tend to vary depending on whether the data point is a median household or income percentile. ([wallethub.com](https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-be-a-taxpayer/2416/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Washington**: Historically low on income tax burden (none), but high on sales and property taxes. Plus, in 2026 Washington passed a *millionaires\u2019 tax* (effective 2028) that will introduce a top income tax bracket \u2014 this will shift its future burden. ([kiplinger.com](https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/washington-state-millionaire-tax?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Oregon**: No sales tax gives it a unique profile; its income tax is relatively high, especially for higher earners. Property taxes also contribute significantly. Overall tax burden is close to or slightly above the national median. ([kptv.com](https://www.kptv.com/2026/03/05/heres-where-oregon-ranks-taxpayer-burden-nationally/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **California** is clearly the heaviest burden among this group. Its high top-income tax rate, combined with sales, property, and other state/local levies, make its overall tax burden well above most in the West. ([wallethub.com](https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-highest-lowest-tax-burden/20494?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can also break this down by income group (lowest/middle/top earners) to see how much the burden shifts depending on how much you make."
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "add%20florida%20to%20that%20table"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s the updated table including **Florida**, ranked among the West Coast / Western states from lowest to highest overall state & local tax burden (income + property + sales/consumption taxes). We use the **Tax Foundation\u2019s 2022 effective tax rate** as a baseline for consistency. ([files.taxfoundation.org](https://files.taxfoundation.org/20220407173521/State-and-Local-Tax-Burdens-2022..pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n| Rank among Western + Florida | State | Effective State + Local Tax Burden* |\n|---|---|---|\n| **1** | **Nevada** | ~ 9.6 % ([taxfoundation.org](https://taxfoundation.org/publications/state-local-tax-burden-rankings/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **2** | **Arizona** | ~ 9.5 % ([taxfoundation.org](https://taxfoundation.org/publications/state-local-tax-burden-rankings/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **3** | **Florida** | ~ 9.1 % ([taxfoundation.org](https://taxfoundation.org/publications/state-local-tax-burden-rankings/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **4** | **Oregon** | ~ 10.8 % ([taxfoundation.org](https://taxfoundation.org/publications/state-local-tax-burden-rankings/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **5** | **Washington** | ~ 10.7 % ([taxfoundation.org](https://taxfoundation.org/publications/state-local-tax-burden-rankings/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **6** | **Idaho** | ~ 10.7 % ([taxfoundation.org](https://taxfoundation.org/publications/state-local-tax-burden-rankings/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **7** | **California** | ~ 13.5 % ([taxfoundation.org](https://taxfoundation.org/publications/state-local-tax-burden-rankings/?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n\\*These percentages represent total state + local tax burdens as a share of income, combining income, property, and sales/consumption taxes. These are averages across households; the burden varies by income, property ownership, consumption patterns, and location within each state.  \n\n---\n\n### Additional Notes\n\n- **Florida** has **no personal income tax**, which significantly lowers its burden compared to many states. ([states.aarp.org](https://states.aarp.org/florida/state-taxes-guide?utm_source=openai))  \n- Its tax burden (~9.1%) is similar to or slightly below states like Arizona (~9.5%) or Nevada (~9.6%) that also have no or relatively low income taxes. ([taxfoundation.org](https://taxfoundation.org/publications/state-local-tax-burden-rankings/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Even though Florida avoids income tax, other taxes (sales, property, excise) still contribute meaningfully to its overall burden. ([states.aarp.org](https://states.aarp.org/florida/state-taxes-guide?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can also break down how these burdens differ for low vs. high income households or show projections for changes (e.g. because Washington is introducing a millionaire tax in 2028)."
    }
]