From my post #5 above and the shown link, maybe we look at these mini-summaries of the states mentioned so far, on a per-state basis. I know we can't distill stuff like this down to only simple terms when making a move decision... but it should be a help in the overall evaluation.
Maybe local guys can comment on the accuracy and truthfulness of these summaries.
SC....
south_carolina retirement guide
NC...
north_carolina retirement guide
Ariz...
arizona retirement guide
Fla....
florida retirement guide
TX.....
texas retirement guide