Yeah, but then you have to move to South Dakota or Detroit.
The advantage there is that you can date women that farm!
Yes... All those farm girls living in Detroit...
I'm half way in between. Good ol' Minnesota.
You might also consider one of the no-income-tax states like Texas, Florida or Nevada in case your startup starts to make some money. Moving out of Silicon Valley (with the top state tax rate over 9%) can be a big money-saver.
Texas doesn't have a state income tax?
The states with no income tax are in red on the following map:
No, it doesn't. Some are saying it's the new California due to the enormous economic influx it's attracting, and given that its government's fiscal house is comparatively in shape.
Add Washington to that list as well.
And don't forget New Hampshire and the free state project.