Learn about SimCity tax rates and population growth, including how population rebounds after tax increases in the NES prototype.
On the NES prototype of SimCity, it was observed that a city could grow by lowering tax rates. Once the population reached its maximum, taxes could be increased, and a significant population would remain.
When tax rates are increased, there will be an initial departure of residents. However, the population can recover if the tax increase is not excessive. For instance, after maintaining 0% taxes for years, raising them to 7% for funding resulted in a substantial population rebound, even after a noticeable dip.
Tips
- Experiment with tax rates to find a balance between population growth and city funding.
- Observe the population's reaction to tax changes; a rebound is possible even after a significant dip.
- The NES prototype showed that a population could be sustained even after years of 0% taxes followed by a raise to 7%.
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