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U.S. Virgin Islands

Low tax burden · COL index 128

Wins 3 categories

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Washington

Moderate tax burden · COL index 117

Wins 2 categories

Washington has no state income tax. U.S. Virgin Islands's top rate is 37%. Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands (index 128) runs 9% higher than Washington (index 117). Property taxes are meaningfully different: Washington averages 0.84% annually vs U.S. Virgin Islands's 0.3%.

U.S. Virgin Islands
Washington

Taxes

37%
Income Tax (top rate)
None
0.3%/yr
Property Tax Rate
0.84%/yr
None
Sales Tax (avg)
9.38%
Yes
Social Security Tax
Yes
Yes
Estate Tax
No
None
Capital Gains Tax
7%

Housing & Cost of Living

128
COL Index (100=avg)
117

Social Policy

A-
Gun Laws Grade
A
D+40.0
2024 Presidential Margin
D+16.0

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