I was paying $20,000 a year in property taxes on two houses in NJ. Now I pay $400 a year for one house in PA. Nice big house with a yard, and better neighbors. Crime rate almost nil, and gun ownership is legal and normal.
Some folks just need to know they don't have to live in a particular place. I miss Jersey sometimes but I'm glad I left. There are better things to do with $19,600 than give it to the government.
I couldn't imagine 20K in property taxes..That's criminal.