1New Hampshire
Lowest17.9%
Overall effective tax rate
- Net
- Federal
- State
- FICA
- Federal income tax
- $7,670
- State income tax
- $0
- Payroll tax (FICA)
- $5,738
- Total tax
- $13,408
- Net income (annual)
- $61,593
Tax year 2026 · state vs state
On a $75,000 salary (single filer, 2026), you pay $3,453 less state income tax a year in New Hampshire than in New York, which is about $288 a month. At $150,000 the gap is $7,810 in favor of New Hampshire.
New Hampshire: no state taxNew York: up to 10.9%Updated 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.
17.9%
Overall effective tax rate
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Overall effective tax rate
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Your take-home pay, spread across the year
New Hampshire
New York
Estimates use 2026 federal and state rates, the standard deduction for your filing status and no local taxes. Rankings use state income tax only.
| New Hampshire | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Wage income tax | No tax on wages | Progressive, 9 brackets |
| Top rate | 0% | 10.9% |
| Lowest rate | 0% | 3.9% |
| Deductions and credits (single) | Not applicable | $8,000 standard deduction |
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 | NH state tax | NY state tax | Difference | NH take-home | NY take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $0 | $1,023 | $1,023 less in New Hampshire | $26,285 | $25,262 |
| $40,000 | $0 | $1,563 | $1,563 less in New Hampshire | $34,320 | $32,757 |
| $50,000 | $0 | $2,103 | $2,103 less in New Hampshire | $42,355 | $40,252 |
| $60,000 | $0 | $2,643 | $2,643 less in New Hampshire | $50,390 | $47,747 |
| $75,000 | $0 | $3,453 | $3,453 less in New Hampshire | $61,593 | $58,140 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $4,860 | $4,860 less in New Hampshire | $79,180 | $74,320 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $7,810 | $7,810 less in New Hampshire | $113,791 | $105,981 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $13,962 | $13,962 less in New Hampshire | $183,182 | $169,220 |
Single filer, 2026, federal standard deduction. Take-home is after federal, state and payroll tax. No local taxes.
| Income | NH state tax | NY state tax | Difference | NH take-home | NY take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $0 | $2,851 | $2,851 less in New Hampshire | $64,623 | $61,772 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $4,201 | $4,201 less in New Hampshire | $84,710 | $80,509 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $6,901 | $6,901 less in New Hampshire | $123,185 | $116,284 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $12,663 | $12,663 less in New Hampshire | $197,468 | $184,805 |
Married filing jointly, 2026, federal standard deduction. Uses each state's joint brackets where they differ.
Across every income from $10,000 to $1,000,000 that we tested, New Hampshire charges the same or less state income tax than New York for a single filer, so there is no income level where the ranking flips.
New Hampshire does not tax wages. Its tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed starting in 2025.
| 3.9% | Up to $8,500 |
| 4.4% | $8,501 to $11,700 |
| 5.15% | $11,701 to $13,900 |
| 5.4% | $13,901 to $80,650 |
| 5.9% | $80,651 to $215,400 |
| 6.85% | $215,401 to $1,077,550 |
| 9.65% | $1,077,551 to $5,000,000 |
| 10.3% | $5,000,001 to $25,000,000 |
| 10.9% | Over $25,000,000 |
Full details for each state: New Hampshire income tax calculator and New York income tax calculator. Federal rates are on the 2026 federal tax brackets page.
New Hampshire is lower at $75,000: $0 of state income tax versus $3,453 in New York. At $150,000 it is $0 in New Hampshire and $7,810 in New York. Across every income from $10,000 to $1,000,000 that we tested, New Hampshire charges the same or less state income tax than New York for a single filer, so there is no income level where the ranking flips.
A single filer keeping $79,180 a year in New Hampshire would keep $74,320 in New York after federal, state and payroll tax. The difference is $4,860 a year, or $405 a month.
New Hampshire has no tax on wages; New York uses progressive rates up to 10.9%. 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.