Originally Posted by
thoro
I agree with you. Someone has a choice between Seattle and Detroit. Factor in our ridiculous insurance rates [[home and auto), state and city income taxes,,,,,.,Wa has no state tax, the corruption and crime, lack of city services, weather. Some of these you can live with but you have to admit they are factors. And lastly the school system. You have to send your kids to a private school.....that's expensive.
I live here and like it. However, if I were young again and offered identical employment in Seattle....I'd probably take it.
Personally, I would like to see some city services for my tax $. Frankly, Detroit should be ashamed having the nerve to charge an income tax giving nothing in return.