We don't hear much in the news about San Diego which has a Republican as mayor. Of course they also have urban problems and homelessness.
From what I've seen of it, that would be a city in CA where I could live OK. I'd prefer to reside in Lake County or thereabouts if I were to live in CA. I prefer to visit with the money I don't pay to them in taxes. This is for a modest income in CA.
Salary
$60,000
Federal Income Tax
- $6,375
State Income Tax
- $2,312
Social Security
- $3,720
Medicare Tax
- $870
Total tax
- $13,277
Net pay
* $46,723
Marginal tax rate
38.82%
Average tax rate
22.13%