I live in York County. Don't think the taxes are high relative to the surrounding areas. It seems the more rural you go, the cheaper the taxes. Perry county is going to be cheap, but inventory is low. My car insurance for full coverage on an SUV is like 50 bucks a month. York county isn't bad. Neither is Dauphin and Cumberland. The west shore (Cumberland county) is really blowing up in terms of housing and businesses, but the aging roadways are making it a nightmare to get around.