* Includes best estimates of county, city and school portions of taxes. The first $100,000 in home value is exempt from school operating costs millage. Property tax relief is reflected in the amounts shown above. The homestead exemption is not reflected in the table above.
(In some areas local option sales taxes offset property taxes.)

Compare the Per Capita Tax Burden

Consider the tax advantage. Then, add up the cost of living savings.
(See chart below.) The Carolinas have consistently maintained some
of the lowest per capita tax rates

Cost of Living Comparison

A Closer Look At Costs