Arguing over a few bucks here or there is irrelevant to the situation. How much more expensive is it to live there? How many $$$$$$$ do you need to spend to keep the missus and kids happy , so she won't spit the dummy and go home? I see a lot said about the indoor snow / ski centre. How much would it cost to take the family there for a few hours?
Yes the tax is lower etc but you don't get something for nothing.