New Hampshire
Low tax burden · COL index 114
Wins 7 categories
North Dakota
Moderate tax burden · COL index 98
Wins 6 categories
New Hampshire has no state income tax. North Dakota's top rate is 2.5%. Cost of living in New Hampshire (index 114) runs 16% higher than North Dakota (index 98). Property taxes are meaningfully different: New Hampshire averages 1.86% annually vs North Dakota's 0.88%. The median home in New Hampshire costs $440K vs $255K in North Dakota.
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