Taxes by state
State and local income taxes, payroll taxes and sales taxes — and what they do to take-home pay.
Cities With Local Income Tax in 2026
On $75k, NYC residents pay $2,472 in city income tax, Philadelphia $2,801 and Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo $1,875 each. Which metros MoveMath taxes, and why.
Do You Pay Tax in Two States the Year You Move?
Usually yes: a part-year return in each state with an income tax. An $80k NYC renter who moves to Texas on July 1 owes about $3,140 to NY and NYC, not $6,389.
How State Income Tax Changes Your Take-Home Pay
On $60k, Oregon takes $3,978 in state income tax and Texas $0. 2026 take-home pay in 10 states at $60k, $80k and $100k, with payroll and city taxes.
Moving From a High-Tax State to a No-Tax State
A $120k family saves $3,724 a year in California tax and SDI by moving from LA to Dallas, but its full budget improves by $26,412, mostly from rent.
State Payroll Taxes: SDI and Paid Family Leave (2026)
15 states take an employee payroll tax for disability, paid leave or long-term care. On $75k: $975 in California, $1,040 in Washington, $52.50 in Pennsylvania.
State Sales Tax Rates and Grocery Taxes (2026)
California's 7.25% is the top state sales tax rate. Five states have none, and nine tax groceries, from 1% in Virginia to 6% in Idaho. All 50 states plus DC.
States With No Income Tax: Do You Really Save?
Nine states tax no wages in 2026. A single $75k earner keeps $61,593 in Houston vs $55,312 in NYC, but rent and other costs move the real gap far more.