Connecticut vs Illinois: taxes, cost of living, laws
Connecticut
High tax burden · COL index 114
Wins 7 categories
Illinois
High tax burden · COL index 92
Wins 8 categories
Connecticut's top income tax rate is 6.99% vs Illinois's 4.95%. Cost of living in Connecticut (index 114) runs 24% higher than Illinois (index 92). The median home in Connecticut costs $395K vs $275K in Illinois.
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Category wins
7
Connecticut
8
Illinois
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