Where Silicon Valley money went when it stopped paying California tax. No state income tax, a lake in the middle of the city, and the largest concentration of new wealth in the American South.
| Income | Tax | Effective | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300K | $74K | 25% | $226K |
| $1M | $326K | 33% | $674K |
| $3M | $1.1M | 36% | $1.9M |
Simplified marginal model, indicative 2026 brackets, non-US single filer. Run the engine with your own income, exit, passports, and family to see where Austin (Texas) ranks for you.
E-2 treaty investor for treaty nationals, L-1, O-1, or EB-5 from $800K. No state income tax in Texas.
A United States passport scores 62.3 on the mobility index. The passport ladder on the engine compares 65 of them.
| From | Hours |
|---|---|
| New York | 4 |
| London | 10.6 |
| Zurich | 11.6 |
| Dubai | 17 |
| Singapore | 20.2 |
| Tel Aviv | 14.9 |
On the simplified 2026 model, about $326K, an effective 33%, leaving $674K. At $300K the rate is 25%, at $3M it is 36%. Social contributions, deductions, and treaties are not included.
E-2 treaty investor for treaty nationals, L-1, O-1, or EB-5 from $800K. No state income tax in Texas. Routes that matter for money: Golden visa, Founder & talent.
The cost index is 78 against Zurich at 100, safety 7/10, schools 7/10, 2,650 sun hours a year. United States as a whole saw a net inflow of 7,500 millionaires in 2025 (Henley, country level).
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Tax figures use a simplified marginal model with indicative 2026 brackets for a non-US single filer, ignore social contributions, most deductions, wealth taxes, and treaties, and are not advice. Residence rules change often. Verify before acting.