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+====== State Comparison ======
+Tax and business environment comparison for potential relocation states.
+Assumes:
+  * Married household
+  * ~$110,000 income
+  * Software + consulting business
+----
+===== Estimated State Income Taxes =====
+^ State ^ Estimated Annual Tax ^ Difference vs NY ^
+| New York | $5,800–$6,800 | Baseline |
+| Florida | $0 | Save ~$6,000 |
+| Tennessee | $0 | Save ~$6,000 |
+| Georgia | $5,500–$6,000 | Similar to NY |
+| South Carolina | $6,500–$7,200 | Slightly higher |
+| North Carolina | $4,800–$5,200 | Save ~$1,500 |
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+===== Key Differences =====
+^ State ^ Income Tax ^ Cost of Living ^ Notes ^
+| Florida | None | Moderate | Large small-business ecosystem |
+| Tennessee | None | Low–Moderate | Lower housing, growing tech scene |
+| North Carolina | 4.5% flat | Moderate | Strong tech economy |
+| Georgia | ~5.5% flat | Moderate | Major economic hub (Atlanta) |
+| South Carolina | Up to ~6.5% | Low | Slower pace, coastal appeal |
+----
+===== Recommended Ranking =====
+Best for tax savings:
+  - Florida
+  - Tennessee
+Best balance of opportunity and taxes:
+  - North Carolina
+Secondary options:
+  - Georgia
+  - South Carolina