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Old 10-26-2023, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ImSoSuss
DFW would be the best. NY and Miami along with LA are very expensive to live, plus you don't want to live in Blue states like California or NY.
he doesnt? Why?
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Old 10-26-2023, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ImSoSuss
DFW would be the best. NY and Miami along with LA are very expensive to live, plus you don't want to live in Blue states like California or NY.
Orange County VS DFW…OC is way nicer, but yeah more expensive.
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Old 10-26-2023, 01:26 PM
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No, I am a new US resident coming from Europe (although, technically, moving from the Middle East where I have lived for the last 10 years).
No place in the US as of yet, so I do not mind where I would be staying, really.
Looking to find a best place to progress my career with AA and enjoy the domicile at the same time (safety, weather, friendliness of the place, etc.).
My wife loving the concept of living in the Orange County in LA, hence my questions about this base in particular.
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I would probably look in the 'burbs of Philly and Charlotte (or Carolina mountains) before signing up for the California money sucking machine. Personally, can't stand the weather in Dallas and Miami.
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Old 10-26-2023, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Sike
I would probably look in the 'burbs of Philly and Charlotte (or Carolina mountains) before signing up for the California money sucking machine. Personally, can't stand the weather in Dallas and Miami.
Northern Bucks county PA, is gorgeous, PHL is a great base too.
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Old 10-26-2023, 10:58 PM
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Thanks, this is what I am aiming for if I get lucky and see PHL in the class drop...
Build my seniority there and reassess.
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Old 10-27-2023, 03:32 AM
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Where do people who are based at LAX actually live? Does anyone live in CA?
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Old 10-27-2023, 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by DriveA65
Where do people who are based at LAX actually live? Does anyone live in CA?
Previous posters mentioned blue states and taxes. If one is LAX or JFK based for example but lives in another state or abroad, are there taxes for simply being based there?
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Old 10-27-2023, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by DriveA65
Where do people who are based at LAX actually live? Does anyone live in CA?
plenty do. Senior captains often have swank places they bought in the 80’s. Newer transplants live inland
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Old 10-27-2023, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DriveA65
Where do people who are based at LAX actually live? Does anyone live in CA?
I’ve flown with a lot of people who live in San Diego (where I live) and Orange County.
Also lots of Phoenix, Las Vegas, and San Bernardino County residents.
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Old 10-27-2023, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by kulavumbi
Previous posters mentioned blue states and taxes. If one is LAX or JFK based for example but lives in another state or abroad, are there taxes for simply being based there?
Short answer...

If you legitimately live in another state and can prove it (yes you have to prove it), then you don't pay taxes in CA/NY in that case. As long as you follow all the rules. Might have to pay some small fees for local worker benefits such as STD, but not income tax.

If you move overseas you could be subject to full state taxes in your last state of residence indefinitely. As you are considered to be "anchored" there while abroad. Unless you renounce US citizenship. So better to firmly establish residence in a non-tax state before moving abroad.

Be aware that deep blue/high tax states are very aggressive about pursuing their subjects who try to escape and take their money with them. You need to understand all the applicable rules and comply. They are very good, and aggressive, at catching you otherwise. If you own a house, or get a W2 for several hundred large in their state, you are on their radar.

Long answer.. talk to a good tax accountant with experience in these issues. It's complicated and can vary by state, although federal law will generally protect you if you move to a free state such as NV/FL.
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