1Ohio
Lowest19.6%
Overall effective tax rate
- Net
- Federal
- State
- FICA
- Federal income tax
- $7,670
- State income tax
- $1,280
- Payroll tax (FICA)
- $5,738
- Total tax
- $14,688
- Net income (annual)
- $60,312
Tax year 2026 · state vs state
On a $75,000 salary (single filer, 2026), you pay $1,587 less state income tax a year in Ohio than in Idaho, which is about $132 a month. At $150,000 the gap is $3,499 in favor of Ohio.
Idaho: 5.3% flatOhio: 2.75% flatUpdated October 10, 2026
Estimate for education only, not tax advice. 2026 federal and state rules, standard deductions, no local taxes. How we calculate.
Comparing 2 states, sorted by lowest overall tax rate.
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Overall effective tax rate
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Your take-home pay, spread across the year
Ohio
Idaho
Estimates use 2026 federal and state rates, the standard deduction for your filing status and no local taxes. Rankings use state income tax only.
| Idaho | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|
| Wage income tax | Flat 5.3% | Flat 2.75% |
| Top rate | 5.3% | 2.75% |
| Lowest rate | 5.3% | 2.75% |
| Deductions and credits (single) | $16,100 standard deduction | $2,400 personal exemption |
The same salary can leave you with different take-home pay depending on the state. This table applies each state’s 2026 rules to a single filer with no pre-tax contributions.
| Income | ID state tax | OH state tax | Difference | ID take-home | OH take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $482 | $43 | $439 less in Ohio | $25,803 | $26,242 |
| $40,000 | $1,012 | $318 | $694 less in Ohio | $33,308 | $34,002 |
| $50,000 | $1,542 | $593 | $949 less in Ohio | $40,813 | $41,762 |
| $60,000 | $2,072 | $868 | $1,204 less in Ohio | $48,318 | $49,522 |
| $75,000 | $2,867 | $1,280 | $1,587 less in Ohio | $58,726 | $60,312 |
| $100,000 | $4,192 | $1,968 | $2,224 less in Ohio | $74,988 | $77,212 |
| $150,000 | $6,842 | $3,343 | $3,499 less in Ohio | $106,949 | $110,448 |
| $250,000 | $12,142 | $6,093 | $6,049 less in Ohio | $171,040 | $177,089 |
Single filer, 2026, federal standard deduction. Take-home is after federal, state and payroll tax. No local taxes.
| Income | ID state tax | OH state tax | Difference | ID take-home | OH take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $1,758 | $1,214 | $544 less in Ohio | $62,864 | $63,408 |
| $100,000 | $3,083 | $1,902 | $1,182 less in Ohio | $81,627 | $82,808 |
| $150,000 | $5,733 | $3,277 | $2,457 less in Ohio | $117,452 | $119,908 |
| $250,000 | $11,033 | $6,027 | $5,007 less in Ohio | $186,435 | $191,441 |
Married filing jointly, 2026, federal standard deduction. Uses each state's joint brackets where they differ.
For a single filer, Idaho and Ohio charge the same state income tax (nothing) up to roughly $22,500 of income. Above that, Ohio is the lower-tax state.
| 5.3% | Over $4,811 |
| 2.75% | Over $26,050 |
Full details for each state: Idaho income tax calculator and Ohio income tax calculator. Federal rates are on the 2026 federal tax brackets page.
Ohio is lower at $75,000: $1,280 of state income tax versus $2,867 in Idaho. At $150,000 it is $6,842 in Idaho and $3,343 in Ohio. For a single filer, Idaho and Ohio charge the same state income tax (nothing) up to roughly $22,500 of income. Above that, Ohio is the lower-tax state.
A single filer keeping $74,988 a year in Idaho would keep $77,212 in Ohio after federal, state and payroll tax. The difference is $2,224 a year, or $185 a month.
Idaho uses a flat 5.3% rate; Ohio uses a flat 2.75% rate. State deductions and exemptions also differ, which changes how much income is taxed.
No. It covers federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax only. City, county, sales and property taxes are not included, and they can change the real cost of living in each state.
State income tax is one cost among many. Property and sales taxes, housing, insurance and wages also differ, and you may owe tax to both states in the year you move. Use this comparison as one input and confirm details with a tax professional.
Last checked October 10, 2026. Confirm with your state tax agency before filing.
Estimates for education only, not tax, legal or financial advice. Not a substitute for a tax professional or your state revenue department.