East Texas pines, regional medicine hub.
Housing does NOT get cheaper: $230K statewide median vs $274K in Tyler. This move is about something other than cost.
Top marginal state income tax drops from 3.8% to 0% — on $150K of taxable income, roughly $5,700/yr back (marginal-rate approximation; your effective savings depend on brackets and deductions).
| Dimension | Tyler score |
|---|---|
| Winter mildness | 8/10 |
| Summer comfort | 5/10 |
| Walkability | 4/10 |
| Outdoor access | 5/10 |
| Culture & food | 4/10 |
| Healthcare | 7/10 |
| Airport connectivity | 3/10 |
| Schools | 6/10 |
| Safety | 6/10 |
| Hazard safety | 10/10 |
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