Yes, I was only using that as an example. Virgina has a VERY strong cigrarette lobby in Richmond. The cig taxes are set by the commonwealth and the local counties have to do what the state tells them. All the states that nieghbor VA have cig taxes close to $1. My property taxes are 1.161 per $1000, that is on houses etc. And on top of that we have personal property tax on cars 4.57 per $1000, less 70% due to tax cuts. I have a simple 3bedroom house with 2 baths on a 10k sqft lot, my taxes last year were $3300, since my assestment went up 20%, my taxes go up 20% to close to $4k.

Between raising taxes, higher health costs, higher everything, my little raise at work for above average work I feel like I am slipping behind. I sure wish there is some relief in site.

Next time I move, I plan on being as close to work as possible, I like the new Toyota Prius. I've been following that vehicle for years, hats off to Toyota for a great feat of engineering. I wonder if they are still taking a loss on each vehicle sold.

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