Alaska
Low tax burden · COL index 126
Wins 3 categories
Kentucky
Moderate tax burden · COL index 85
Wins 10 categories
Alaska has no state income tax. Kentucky's top rate is 4%. Cost of living in Alaska (index 126) runs 48% higher than Kentucky (index 85). The median home in Alaska costs $340K vs $215K in Kentucky.
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