Alaska
Low tax burden · COL index 126
Wins 6 categories
Michigan
Moderate tax burden · COL index 88
Wins 10 categories
Alaska has no state income tax. Michigan's top rate is 4.25%. Cost of living in Alaska (index 126) runs 43% higher than Michigan (index 88). The median home in Alaska costs $340K vs $250K in Michigan.
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Alaska
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