Florida vs Massachusetts
Florida has no state income tax on wages. Massachusetts has a progressive state income tax reaching 9.00%. Federal tax is identical in both, so the state layer is the whole difference.
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The difference is the state layer
A frequent relocation, from a state with a millionaires surtax to one with no income tax at all.
US$2,780 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of Florida
| Gross | Florida keeps | Massachusetts keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$26,285 | US$25,005 | US$1,280 more in Florida |
| US$60,000 | US$50,390 | US$47,610 | US$2,780 more in Florida |
| US$100,000 | US$79,180 | US$74,400 | US$4,780 more in Florida |
| US$150,000 | US$113,791 | US$106,511 | US$7,280 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 Massachusetts to see the gap on your own number.
Florida
no state income tax on wages
Massachusetts
a progressive state income tax reaching 9.00%
Local taxes are not included, and they can change this comparison where one of the two has significant city or county income taxes.