Maine
High tax burden · COL index 107
Wins 7 categories
Washington
Moderate tax burden · COL index 117
Wins 6 categories
Washington has no state income tax. Maine's top rate is 7.15%. Cost of living in Washington (index 117) runs 9% higher than Maine (index 107). The median home in Washington costs $570K vs $360K in Maine.
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