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The same salary in two states, or the same income in two cities. Net pay, state income tax and rent — put next to each other, with the numbers computed by one engine.

Comparisons: 67 Engine: 2026 federal + FICA + state Rent: Zillow ZORI (Aug 2026)

State vs state · 46

One salary, two tax systems: what each state keeps and what the difference is worth per year.

alabama vs georgia

state vs state
On $100,000: Alabama keeps $74,180, Georgia keeps $73,990 — $190 more in Alabama.

arizona vs colorado

state vs state
On $100,000: Arizona keeps $76,680, Colorado keeps $74,780 — $1,900 more in Arizona.

arizona vs missouri

state vs state
On $100,000: Arizona keeps $76,680, Missouri keeps $74,380 — $2,300 more in Arizona.

colorado vs california

state vs state
On $100,000: Colorado keeps $74,780, California keeps $73,836 — $944 more in Colorado.

colorado vs maryland

state vs state
On $100,000: Colorado keeps $74,780, Maryland keeps $74,180 — $600 more in Colorado.

connecticut vs georgia

state vs state
On $100,000: Connecticut keeps $74,180, Georgia keeps $73,990 — $190 more in Connecticut.

florida vs new york

state vs state
On $100,000: Florida keeps $79,180, New York keeps $74,228 — $4,952 more in Florida.

florida vs texas

state vs state
On $100,000: Florida keeps $79,180, Texas keeps $79,180 — $0 more in Florida.

indiana vs colorado

state vs state
On $100,000: Indiana keeps $76,130, Colorado keeps $74,780 — $1,350 more in Indiana.

indiana vs missouri

state vs state
On $100,000: Indiana keeps $76,130, Missouri keeps $74,380 — $1,750 more in Indiana.

kentucky vs hawaii

state vs state
On $100,000: Kentucky keeps $75,180, Hawaii keeps $73,180 — $2,000 more in Kentucky.

kentucky vs new york

state vs state
On $100,000: Kentucky keeps $75,180, New York keeps $74,228 — $952 more in Kentucky.

louisiana vs virginia

state vs state
On $100,000: Louisiana keeps $76,180, Virginia keeps $74,680 — $1,500 more in Louisiana.

maryland vs georgia

state vs state
On $100,000: Maryland keeps $74,180, Georgia keeps $73,990 — $190 more in Maryland.

massachusetts vs district of columbia

state vs state
On $100,000: Massachusetts keeps $74,180, District of Columbia keeps $72,680 — $1,500 more in Massachusetts.

michigan vs connecticut

state vs state
On $100,000: Michigan keeps $74,930, Connecticut keeps $74,180 — $750 more in Michigan.

michigan vs nebraska

state vs state
On $100,000: Michigan keeps $74,930, Nebraska keeps $73,980 — $950 more in Michigan.

missouri vs maryland

state vs state
On $100,000: Missouri keeps $74,380, Maryland keeps $74,180 — $200 more in Missouri.

missouri vs new york

state vs state
On $100,000: Missouri keeps $74,380, New York keeps $74,228 — $152 more in Missouri.

nebraska vs south carolina

state vs state
On $100,000: Nebraska keeps $73,980, South Carolina keeps $73,180 — $800 more in Nebraska.

nevada vs arizona

state vs state
On $100,000: Nevada keeps $79,180, Arizona keeps $76,680 — $2,500 more in Nevada.

nevada vs california

state vs state
On $100,000: Nevada keeps $79,180, California keeps $73,836 — $5,344 more in Nevada.

nevada vs wisconsin

state vs state
On $100,000: Nevada keeps $79,180, Wisconsin keeps $74,180 — $5,000 more in Nevada.

north carolina vs massachusetts

state vs state
On $100,000: North Carolina keeps $74,930, Massachusetts keeps $74,180 — $750 more in North Carolina.

north carolina vs nebraska

state vs state
On $100,000: North Carolina keeps $74,930, Nebraska keeps $73,980 — $950 more in North Carolina.

ohio vs minnesota

state vs state
On $100,000: Ohio keeps $76,180, Minnesota keeps $73,180 — $3,000 more in Ohio.

oklahoma vs alabama

state vs state
On $100,000: Oklahoma keeps $74,430, Alabama keeps $74,180 — $250 more in Oklahoma.

oklahoma vs nebraska

state vs state
On $100,000: Oklahoma keeps $74,430, Nebraska keeps $73,980 — $450 more in Oklahoma.

pennsylvania vs utah

state vs state
On $100,000: Pennsylvania keeps $76,110, Utah keeps $74,630 — $1,480 more in Pennsylvania.

pennsylvania vs virginia

state vs state
On $100,000: Pennsylvania keeps $76,110, Virginia keeps $74,680 — $1,430 more in Pennsylvania.

tennessee vs alabama

state vs state
On $100,000: Tennessee keeps $79,180, Alabama keeps $74,180 — $5,000 more in Tennessee.

tennessee vs hawaii

state vs state
On $100,000: Tennessee keeps $79,180, Hawaii keeps $73,180 — $6,000 more in Tennessee.

tennessee vs kentucky

state vs state
On $100,000: Tennessee keeps $79,180, Kentucky keeps $75,180 — $4,000 more in Tennessee.

tennessee vs louisiana

state vs state
On $100,000: Tennessee keeps $79,180, Louisiana keeps $76,180 — $3,000 more in Tennessee.

texas vs california

state vs state
On $100,000: Texas keeps $79,180, California keeps $73,836 — $5,344 more in Texas.

texas vs hawaii

state vs state
On $100,000: Texas keeps $79,180, Hawaii keeps $73,180 — $6,000 more in Texas.

texas vs rhode island

state vs state
On $100,000: Texas keeps $79,180, Rhode Island keeps $74,180 — $5,000 more in Texas.

utah vs alabama

state vs state
On $100,000: Utah keeps $74,630, Alabama keeps $74,180 — $450 more in Utah.

utah vs connecticut

state vs state
On $100,000: Utah keeps $74,630, Connecticut keeps $74,180 — $450 more in Utah.

utah vs district of columbia

state vs state
On $100,000: Utah keeps $74,630, District of Columbia keeps $72,680 — $1,950 more in Utah.

utah vs massachusetts

state vs state
On $100,000: Utah keeps $74,630, Massachusetts keeps $74,180 — $450 more in Utah.

virginia vs new york

state vs state
On $100,000: Virginia keeps $74,680, New York keeps $74,228 — $452 more in Virginia.

virginia vs south carolina

state vs state
On $100,000: Virginia keeps $74,680, South Carolina keeps $73,180 — $1,500 more in Virginia.

washington vs oregon

state vs state
On $100,000: Washington keeps $79,180, Oregon keeps $72,180 — $7,000 more in Washington.

wisconsin vs district of columbia

state vs state
On $100,000: Wisconsin keeps $74,180, District of Columbia keeps $72,680 — $1,500 more in Wisconsin.

wisconsin vs minnesota

state vs state
On $100,000: Wisconsin keeps $74,180, Minnesota keeps $73,180 — $1,000 more in Wisconsin.

City vs city · 21

Rent and take-home pay in two metros — including city-versus-state match-ups.

austin vs miami

city compare
Median rent: Austin $1,622/month vs Miami $2,666/month — $1,044 difference.

austin vs san francisco

city compare
Median rent: Austin $1,622/month vs San Francisco $3,409/month — $1,787 difference.

austin vs urban honolulu

city compare
Median rent: Austin $1,622/month vs Urban Honolulu $3,020/month — $1,398 difference.

birmingham vs phoenix

city compare
Median rent: Birmingham $1,433/month vs Phoenix $1,722/month — $289 difference.

boston vs raleigh

city compare
Median rent: Boston $3,074/month vs Raleigh $1,675/month — $1,399 difference.

boston vs seattle

city compare
Median rent: Boston $3,074/month vs Seattle $2,278/month — $796 difference.

chicago vs omaha

city compare
Median rent: Chicago $2,210/month vs Omaha $1,413/month — $797 difference.

chicago vs san francisco

city compare
Median rent: Chicago $2,210/month vs San Francisco $3,409/month — $1,199 difference.

dallas vs new york

city compare
Median rent: Dallas $1,659/month vs New York $3,615/month — $1,956 difference.

grand rapids vs urban honolulu

city compare
Median rent: Grand Rapids $1,631/month vs Urban Honolulu $3,020/month — $1,389 difference.

indianapolis vs los angeles

city compare
Median rent: Indianapolis $1,552/month vs Los Angeles $2,941/month — $1,389 difference.

las vegas vs riverside

city compare
Median rent: Las Vegas $1,742/month vs Riverside $2,541/month — $799 difference.

louisville vs new york

city compare
Median rent: Louisville $1,348/month vs New York $3,615/month — $2,267 difference.

louisville vs san jose

city compare
Median rent: Louisville $1,348/month vs San Jose $3,815/month — $2,467 difference.

miami vs seattle

city compare
Median rent: Miami $2,666/month vs Seattle $2,278/month — $388 difference.

new orleans vs san diego

city compare
Median rent: New Orleans $1,598/month vs San Diego $2,994/month — $1,396 difference.

new york vs tulsa

city compare
Median rent: New York $3,615/month vs Tulsa $1,382/month — $2,233 difference.

oklahoma city vs san francisco

city compare
Median rent: Oklahoma City $1,388/month vs San Francisco $3,409/month — $2,021 difference.

sacramento vs tucson

city compare
Median rent: Sacramento $2,282/month vs Tucson $1,483/month — $799 difference.

san jose vs tulsa

city compare
Median rent: San Jose $3,815/month vs Tulsa $1,382/month — $2,433 difference.

seattle vs tucson

city compare
Median rent: Seattle $2,278/month vs Tucson $1,483/month — $795 difference.

More comparisons in the article set

Longer write-ups that compare two salaries or two places, published as articles.

95k chicago vs 120k sf

Side-by-side take-home pay and living costs.

amsterdam vs berlin 80k

Side-by-side take-home pay and living costs.

austin vs berlin take home

Median rent in Austin: $1,622/month (Zillow ZORI, Aug 2026).

austin vs miami 90k

Median rent in Austin: $1,622/month (Zillow ZORI, Aug 2026).

california texas 120k

Side-by-side take-home pay and living costs.

florida vs new york 100k

Side-by-side take-home pay and living costs.

nyc vs dallas cost living

Median rent in New York: $3,615/month (Zillow ZORI, Aug 2026).

texas vs california 120k

Side-by-side take-home pay and living costs.

two incomes 120k vs single 120k

Side-by-side take-home pay and living costs.

washington vs oregon 100k

Median rent in Washington: $2,433/month (Zillow ZORI, Aug 2026).

Related pages

→ Take-home pay by state

All 51 states ranked on one salary — the source data for every comparison.

→ City living costs

Rent against take-home pay for 60 metros.

→ Salary breakdowns

What each salary step keeps before you compare two places.

→ Money guides

Affordability and raise guides that use the same numbers.

Questions

What exactly is compared?

Gross salary stays the same; only the tax rules and the rent change. That isolates the effect of moving, instead of mixing it with a salary change.

Do you include property or sales tax?

No. Comparisons cover income tax, FICA and rent. Property tax, sales tax and insurance vary too much by address to state as a single number.

Why is rent shown separately?

Because income tax and rent move in opposite directions: low-tax states are often cheaper overall but not always cheaper per square metre. Both numbers are on the page so you can weigh them yourself.

Can I compare my own numbers?

Yes — the take-home calculator on the home page takes any salary, filing status and state, and the city pages link to their own state’s tax page.

Sources & method

Figures on this page are planning estimates built from published IRS tables and state agency rates; they are not tax advice. How we build and check these estimates · Edited by: · Last updated: 2026-11-09