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State Comparison Guides
Compare all 50 states across financial metrics — taxes, cost of living, insurance, and more. Ranked tables with links to per-state calculators.
States With No Income Tax
All 9 states with no state income tax. Compare property tax, sales tax, cost of living, and use free salary calculators for each state.
Lowest Property Tax States
Ranked list of all 50 states by effective property tax rate. See the cheapest states for property taxes and calculate your bill.
Cheapest States to Form an LLC
Compare LLC filing fees and annual costs across all 50 states. Find the cheapest state to start your business.
Highest Minimum Wage States
Compare minimum wage rates across all 50 states. See tipped wages, cost of living, and calculate annual earnings at minimum wage.
Best States for Retirement
Compare all 50 states for retirement. See income tax, property tax, cost of living, and home insurance to find the best place to retire.
Cheapest Car Insurance by State
Compare average car insurance premiums across all 50 states. Find the cheapest and most expensive states for auto insurance.
Lowest Cost of Living States
Compare cost of living across all 50 states. See COL index, median home prices, and median income to find the most affordable states.
Sales Tax by State Rankings
Compare state and local sales tax rates across all 50 states. See which states have no sales tax and which have the highest combined rates.
Best States to Pay Off Student Loans
Ranked list of all 50 states by affordability for student loan repayment. Compare income, cost of living, and tax burden to find the best state.
States With Estate & Inheritance Tax
See which states have estate or inheritance taxes. Compare tax rates, exemptions, and estate planning implications across all 50 states.
Most Affordable States for Weddings
Compare wedding costs across all 50 states. Find the cheapest states to get married based on cost of living, sales tax, and venue costs.
Cheapest States to Relocate To
Find the most affordable states to relocate to. Compare median home prices, rent, cost of living, and income tax across all 50 states.
Most Affordable States for Childcare
Compare childcare costs across all 50 states. Find the most affordable states for daycare, preschool, and after-school care.
Best States to Buy a Home Instead of Renting
Compare all 50 states for buying vs renting affordability. Ranked by price-to-rent ratio, median home price, median rent, and property tax rates.
States With Lowest Payroll Tax Burden
Compare payroll tax burden across all 50 states. See which states have no income tax withholding, lowest total employer costs, and highest take-home pay.
States With Most Home Equity Potential
Compare home equity potential across all 50 states. Rankings by median home price, property tax rate, and home appreciation to maximize equity building.
Best States for 529 College Savings Plans
Compare 529 college savings plans across all 50 states. Ranked by state tax deduction, plan features, and college cost savings potential.
Best States for Freelancers & Self-Employed
Compare freelance tax burden across all 50 states. Rankings by self-employment tax rates, cost of living, and take-home pay for 1099 contractors.
Best States for Overtime Workers
Compare overtime take-home pay across all 50 states. See which states have the highest minimum wage, lowest taxes, and best after-tax overtime earnings.
Best States for Side Hustles
Compare side hustle tax rates across all 50 states. See which states let gig workers keep the most income with the lowest self-employment tax burden.
Most Affordable States for First-Time Homebuyers
Compare home prices, closing costs, and property taxes in all 50 states. Find the most affordable states for first-time homebuyers in 2026.
Best States for Savers
Compare cost of living and median incomes across all 50 states. Find where your savings go the furthest with our state-by-state rankings.
Cheapest States for Health Insurance
Compare health insurance costs across all 50 states. See which states have the lowest ACA premiums, best subsidies, and lowest total healthcare spending.
Best States to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Compare which states give you the most financial room to pay off credit card debt. See median income, cost of living, and tax burden by state.
Lowest Tax States for Self-Employed Workers
Compare total tax burden for self-employed workers across all 50 states. SE tax is federal, but state income tax varies dramatically.
Best States for Bi-Weekly Mortgage Savings
Compare bi-weekly mortgage savings across all 50 states. Higher-priced states save more in absolute dollars. See property tax and insurance impact.
Best States to Retire for Taxes
Compare taxes on retirement income across all 50 states. See which states tax Social Security, 401(k), pensions, and IRA distributions.
Cheapest States for Groceries
Compare grocery costs across all 50 states. See which states have the lowest food prices based on cost of living index and sales tax on groceries.