Massachusetts
High tax burden · COL index 148
Wins 6 categories
Washington
Moderate tax burden · COL index 117
Wins 8 categories
Washington has no state income tax. Massachusetts's top rate is 9%. Cost of living in Massachusetts (index 148) runs 26% higher than Washington (index 117).
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