Florida vs Georgia
Florida has no state income tax on wages. Georgia has a progressive state income tax reaching 4.99%. Federal tax is identical in both, so the state layer is the whole difference.
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The difference is the state layer
Georgia cut its flat rate to 4.99% for 2026, retroactively; Florida still charges nothing.
US$2,395 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of Florida
| Gross | Florida keeps | Georgia keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$26,285 | US$25,387 | US$898 more in Florida |
| US$60,000 | US$50,390 | US$47,995 | US$2,395 more in Florida |
| US$100,000 | US$79,180 | US$74,789 | US$4,391 more in Florida |
| US$150,000 | US$113,791 | US$106,905 | US$6,886 more in Florida |
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 Florida and Georgia to see the gap on your own number.
Local taxes are not included, and they can change this comparison where one of the two has significant city or county income taxes.