25,024 New York residents chose NC last year. Here is why — and how Kim can make your move seamless.
25,024 New Yorkers moved to NC last year — the 4th-largest sending state. The financial case is overwhelming: NC's flat 4.25% income tax versus New York's graduated rates reaching 10.9%, property taxes less than half, and a median home price that's $150,000+ cheaper.
| North Carolina | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax | 4.25% flat (→ 3.99%) | 4–10.9% |
| Property Tax | 0.62% | 1.26–1.54% |
| Median Home | $338,000 | $486,000+ |
| COL Index | 97.8 | 139.1 |
| Estate Tax | None | Yes |
| Social Security Tax | Exempt | Exempt |
New Yorkers consistently cite quality of life as their #1 reason for choosing NC. The Triangle offers comparable career opportunities in tech, finance, and healthcare — with a 23-minute average commute instead of 45+ minutes on the subway. Four mild seasons replace brutal winters, and $500K buys a 4-bedroom home in a top school district instead of a cramped Brooklyn apartment.
Former NYC residents tend to gravitate toward downtown Raleigh and Durham (walkable, restaurant scene), Cary (excellent schools, safe), and Chapel Hill (college-town feel). Brooklyn transplants love Durham's food and arts scene. Westchester/Long Island families often land in Wake Forest, Holly Springs, or Apex for the suburban lifestyle upgrade.
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