Connecticut vs New York
Connecticut has a progressive state income tax reaching 6.99%. 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
Connecticut is a common base for people working in New York City, which levies its own local income tax on residents.
US$868 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of Connecticut
| Gross | Connecticut keeps | New York keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$25,860 | US$25,262 | US$598 more in Connecticut |
| US$60,000 | US$48,615 | US$47,747 | US$868 more in Connecticut |
| US$100,000 | US$75,255 | US$74,320 | US$935 more in Connecticut |
| US$150,000 | US$106,941 | US$105,981 | US$960 more in Connecticut |
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 Connecticut and New York to see the gap on your own number.
Connecticut
a progressive state income tax reaching 6.99%
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.