[refurb]

Income taxes BC <> CA are pretty similar, but other taxes aren't. Gas is the equivalent of $6/gal in Canada right now (due to taxes), sales tax is 12% and a lot of products (electronics, etc) are just generally more expensive in Canada.

[dagmx]

This is something I've been comparing. I'd pay a little less in income tax in California actually for my brackets, but even though rents etc in SV are higher, I also would be paying less for gas, groceries and any entertainment and tech purchases.

The savings look like they will add up over time.

[ixacto]

Seattle is trying hard to catch up. 10.1% sales tax + just under 50% liquor tax.

[refurb]

No state income tax though!