New Hampshire
Low tax burden · COL index 114
Wins 7 categories
West Virginia
Moderate tax burden · COL index 82
Wins 6 categories
New Hampshire has no state income tax. West Virginia's top rate is 5.12%. Cost of living in New Hampshire (index 114) runs 39% higher than West Virginia (index 82). Property taxes are meaningfully different: New Hampshire averages 1.86% annually vs West Virginia's 0.57%. The median home in New Hampshire costs $440K vs $155K in West Virginia.
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