Ranked for a Maine household by combined housing headroom, state-tax delta, and destination growth. Every line links to the full money-math brief.
| # | Destination | Median | Housing Δ | Tax Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lubbock, TX | $214K | −$186K | −7.2pt |
| 02 | McAllen, TX | $195K | −$205K | −7.2pt |
| 03 | Tyler, TX | $274K | −$126K | −7.2pt |
| 04 | Waco, TX | $259K | −$141K | −7.2pt |
| 05 | San Antonio, TX | $280K | −$120K | −7.2pt |
| 06 | El Paso, TX | $233K | −$167K | −7.2pt |
| 07 | Houston, TX | $309K | −$91K | −7.2pt |
| 08 | College Station, TX | $311K | −$89K | −7.2pt |
| 09 | Fort Myers, FL | $338K | −$62K | −7.2pt |
| 10 | Gainesville, FL | $306K | −$94K | −7.2pt |
| 11 | Corpus Christi, TX | $226K | −$174K | −7.2pt |
| 12 | Tallahassee, FL | $287K | −$113K | −7.2pt |
| 13 | Chattanooga, TN | $328K | −$72K | −7.2pt |
| 14 | Midland, TX | $331K | −$69K | −7.2pt |
| 15 | Daytona Beach, FL | $332K | −$68K | −7.2pt |