American Samoa
Low tax burden · COL index 110
Wins 3 categories
Maine
High tax burden · COL index 107
Wins 2 categories
American Samoa's top income tax rate is 30% vs Maine's 7.15%. Property taxes are meaningfully different: Maine averages 1.04% annually vs American Samoa's 0.5%.
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American Samoa
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Can U.S. citizens buy homes in American Samoa?
No, under American Samoa law, only American Samoan residents can own land. Foreigners are not allowed to buy property in American Samoa.