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State vs State Income Tax Comparison for 2026

Compare income tax between any two states for 2026. See state tax, take-home pay and where the lower-tax state changes at every salary.

Updated October 10, 2026

Pick any two states to see how much state income tax and take-home pay change between them. Every comparison page applies each state's 2026 rates to the same salaries, shows single and married filing jointly results, and tells you whether the lower-tax state changes as your income grows. For one state on its own, use the state income tax calculator.

Popular comparisons

All 1,239 comparisons, by state

Open a state to see every comparison that includes it. Pairs where both states have no income tax are covered on states with no income tax.

Alabama (50 comparisons)+
Alaska (42 comparisons)+
Arizona (50 comparisons)+
Arkansas (50 comparisons)+
California (50 comparisons)+
Colorado (50 comparisons)+
Connecticut (50 comparisons)+
Delaware (50 comparisons)+
District of Columbia (50 comparisons)+
Florida (42 comparisons)+
Georgia (50 comparisons)+
Hawaii (50 comparisons)+
Idaho (50 comparisons)+
Illinois (50 comparisons)+
Indiana (50 comparisons)+
Iowa (50 comparisons)+
Kansas (50 comparisons)+
Kentucky (50 comparisons)+
Louisiana (50 comparisons)+
Maine (50 comparisons)+
Maryland (50 comparisons)+
Massachusetts (50 comparisons)+
Michigan (50 comparisons)+
Minnesota (50 comparisons)+
Mississippi (50 comparisons)+
Missouri (50 comparisons)+
Montana (50 comparisons)+
Nebraska (50 comparisons)+
Nevada (42 comparisons)+
New Hampshire (42 comparisons)+
New Jersey (50 comparisons)+
New Mexico (50 comparisons)+
New York (50 comparisons)+
North Carolina (50 comparisons)+
North Dakota (50 comparisons)+
Ohio (50 comparisons)+
Oklahoma (50 comparisons)+
Oregon (50 comparisons)+
Pennsylvania (50 comparisons)+
Rhode Island (50 comparisons)+
South Carolina (50 comparisons)+
South Dakota (42 comparisons)+
Tennessee (42 comparisons)+
Texas (42 comparisons)+
Utah (50 comparisons)+
Vermont (50 comparisons)+
Virginia (50 comparisons)+
Washington (42 comparisons)+
West Virginia (50 comparisons)+
Wisconsin (50 comparisons)+
Wyoming (42 comparisons)+

How the comparisons are built

Frequently asked questions

How many state comparisons are there?+

Every pair of the 50 states and DC is compared, except pairs where both have no income tax on wages. Those would show identical zeros and are covered on the no-income-tax states page.

Which comparison do people look at most?+

California against Texas and Florida, and New York against Florida and Texas, are the classic high-tax versus no-tax comparisons.

Are the numbers exact?+

They are estimates for a single or joint filer using standard deductions and wages only, without local taxes or credits. Check with your state tax agency before you file.

Sources

Last checked against these sources on October 10, 2026.

Add your state

Federal tax is only part of the picture. Use a state income tax calculator to see your full take-home pay.

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Estimates for education only, not tax, legal or financial advice. Figures reflect IRS, SSA and state guidance as of October 10, 2026. Confirm with the IRS or a tax professional.