Dont live in California! #1 Ranked for the top spot for having the LOWEST TAXES in the US! #2 Although it is one of the states with the highest property taxes in the country, for example, $2,321 a year, it does not impose income taxes on residents. #3 4% sales tax rate, which is the LOWEST NATIONWIDE. #1 One of the highest income taxes in the country! #2 They rely heavily on the income tax revenue caused from their richest residents. #3 Californias sales tax is HIGHER the sales tax of New Jersey by .5%!