But Seattle is not the Bay Area. Professionally, it simply doesn't have as many opportunities as the Bay Area. The weather is much worse, it has a similar homeless problem to SF, less culture (somewhat subjective), worse schools compared to South Bay, etc.
I think the no income taxes has been a huge draw for stingy engineers who want to save $20k+/yr.
If the income tax, however tiny, actually goes through, people will see this as the beginning of many income tax increases and will be less likely to settle down in the area.
I think the no income taxes has been a huge draw for stingy engineers who want to save $20k+/yr.
If the income tax, however tiny, actually goes through, people will see this as the beginning of many income tax increases and will be less likely to settle down in the area.