This is what I am trying to figure out.... This describes every state in the country. Is California the exception?

Reading through the post, I think the OP is basically looking for an upper-middle class, white suburb, with taxes/property values high enough to keep out everything else. You can find those everywhere. I have never been to California, maybe those places don't exist there.

Good luck with your move!

Isn't purple what we should strive for as a country? There is no possible way for all of us to see eye to eye on everything, but with purple, doesn't that show that we are listening to both sides equally?

I know, politics, but that seems to be a large driving factor for you. I think it is going to be tough to find a state that is just completely shifted one direction, and yet offer all of the amenities you are looking for.

Exactly.... Or do like other states do, and call stuff fees (vehicles inspection, emissions, etc.) so you can tell everyone you aren't charging taxes.