California vs New York
California has a progressive state income tax reaching 13.30%. New York has a progressive state income tax reaching 10.90%. Federal tax is identical in both, so the state layer is the whole difference.
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The difference is the state layer
The two highest-profile high-tax states, frequently compared and rarely on equal terms.
US$214 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of California
| Gross | California keeps | New York keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$25,670 | US$25,262 | US$408 more in California |
| US$60,000 | US$47,961 | US$47,747 | US$214 more in California |
| US$100,000 | US$72,810 | US$74,320 | US$1,511 more in New York |
| US$150,000 | US$102,121 | US$105,981 | US$3,861 more in New York |
Both use the USD, so these are the same amount of money on both sides. Figures are for a single filer and exclude cost of living, and include federal tax and payroll taxes, which are identical either side.
Both states apply the same federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Enter a salary above and switch the state selector between California and New York to see the gap on your own number.
California
a progressive state income tax reaching 13.30%
New York
a progressive state income tax reaching 10.90%
Local taxes are not included, and they can change this comparison where one of the two has significant city or county income taxes.