Alaska
Low tax burden · COL index 126
Wins 5 categories
Maine
High tax burden · COL index 107
Wins 7 categories
Alaska has no state income tax. Maine's top rate is 7.15%. Cost of living in Alaska (index 126) runs 18% higher than Maine (index 107). Politically, Alaska voted Republican in 2024 (R+13.0) while Maine went Democratic (D+6.0).
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Alaska
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Maine
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