If a city taxes you into the ground, leave. Businesses aren't charities鈥攃ities that bleed employers dry deserve the exodus, and maybe they'll learn to compete.
Yes. Businesses should prioritize costs鈥攍ower taxes mean more room to hire, invest, and survive instead of bleeding cash to cities that price them out.
You can't run a business on good vibes and high taxes. Moving to a cheaper state frees up cash to actually pay workers better and keep the lights on.
Businesses exist to profit, not bankroll dying cities. Move to low-tax states and let costs dictate the map.