New Mexico
Moderate tax burden · COL index 91
Wins 6 categories
Washington
Moderate tax burden · COL index 117
Wins 7 categories
Washington has no state income tax. New Mexico's top rate is 5.9%. Cost of living in Washington (index 117) runs 29% higher than New Mexico (index 91). The median home in Washington costs $570K vs $330K in New Mexico.
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