Illinois
High tax burden · COL index 92
Wins 5 categories
New Hampshire
Low tax burden · COL index 114
Wins 8 categories
New Hampshire has no state income tax. Illinois's top rate is 4.95%. Cost of living in New Hampshire (index 114) runs 24% higher than Illinois (index 92). The median home in New Hampshire costs $440K vs $275K in Illinois.
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New Hampshire
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