| State | Income Tax (effective) | Sales Tax (avg) | Property Tax | Gas Tax | Cost of Living | Estate / Inherit. | Annual Income Tax | vs My State |
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State Tax Comparison: How to Read This
Enter your gross salary (before any taxes) and select your current state. The tool calculates your effective state income tax burden in each state and shows you the dollar difference — how much more or less you'd pay in income tax if you lived there instead.
What "gross salary before taxes" means
Gross salary is what your employer pays you — what you see on your offer letter. It's the number before federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, Medicare, or any other deductions come out. This is different from your take-home or net pay, which is what actually hits your bank account. Use the Paycheck Calculator tool to see the full net pay breakdown.
No income tax doesn't always mean lowest overall taxes
Texas has no income tax but property taxes averaging around 1.6% — one of the higher rates in the country. Washington has no income tax but a high sales tax. Alaska has neither income nor state sales tax and pays residents a dividend. The table shows all dimensions so you can make a complete comparison based on your situation — renter vs homeowner, spending habits, family size.
Which states have no estate or inheritance tax?
Most states have no estate or inheritance tax. Twelve states plus DC have an estate tax. Six states have an inheritance tax. Maryland has both. If you're planning to pass on wealth, this column matters.