U.S. Territory
Northern Mariana Islands
D+20 · Low tax burden · COL index 118
35%
Income Tax
Notable
CNMI residents are U.S. citizens but pay taxes to the CNMI government, not the IRS, on CNMI-source income. Has a mirror-style tax system with some local modifications.
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Taxes
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Income Tax
CNMI tax code parallels federal with modifications. Residents pay to CNMI Treasury, not IRS, for CNMI-source income.
Property Tax
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Federal capital gains treatment via modified mirror code
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
-0.8% job growth · 11% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Daily Life
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Consumer Fireworks
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Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 80°F
Summer Heat
Moderate summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
6.5% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Partial exemption for service-connected disability
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
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