Ranked for a Washington 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 | −$386K | even |
| 02 | McAllen, TX | $195K | −$405K | even |
| 03 | Tyler, TX | $274K | −$326K | even |
| 04 | Waco, TX | $259K | −$341K | even |
| 05 | San Antonio, TX | $280K | −$320K | even |
| 06 | El Paso, TX | $233K | −$367K | even |
| 07 | Houston, TX | $309K | −$291K | even |
| 08 | College Station, TX | $311K | −$289K | even |
| 09 | Fort Myers, FL | $338K | −$262K | even |
| 10 | Gainesville, FL | $306K | −$294K | even |
| 11 | Corpus Christi, TX | $226K | −$374K | even |
| 12 | Tallahassee, FL | $287K | −$313K | even |
| 13 | Chattanooga, TN | $328K | −$272K | even |
| 14 | Midland, TX | $331K | −$269K | even |
| 15 | Daytona Beach, FL | $332K | −$268K | even |