Florida vs New York
Florida has no state income tax on wages. 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
A long-established relocation, and New York City residents pay a local income tax on top of the state rate that Florida has no equivalent of.
US$2,643 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of Florida
| Gross | Florida keeps | New York keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$26,285 | US$25,262 | US$1,023 more in Florida |
| US$60,000 | US$50,390 | US$47,747 | US$2,643 more in Florida |
| US$100,000 | US$79,180 | US$74,320 | US$4,860 more in Florida |
| US$150,000 | US$113,791 | US$105,981 | US$7,810 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 New York 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.