Alaska
Low tax burden · COL index 126
Wins 4 categories
North Dakota
Moderate tax burden · COL index 98
Wins 11 categories
Alaska has no state income tax. North Dakota's top rate is 2.5%. Cost of living in Alaska (index 126) runs 29% higher than North Dakota (index 98). The median home in Alaska costs $340K vs $255K in North Dakota.
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Alaska
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North Dakota
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