Kentucky vs Ohio
Kentucky has a progressive state income tax reaching 3.50%. Ohio has a progressive state income tax reaching 2.75%. Federal tax is identical in both, so the state layer is the whole difference.
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The difference is the state layer
Greater Cincinnati crosses the Ohio River, and both states permit substantial local income taxes.
US$1,115 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of Ohio
| Gross | Kentucky keeps | Ohio keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$25,353 | US$26,242 | US$890 more in Ohio |
| US$60,000 | US$48,408 | US$49,522 | US$1,115 more in Ohio |
| US$100,000 | US$75,798 | US$77,212 | US$1,415 more in Ohio |
| US$150,000 | US$108,659 | US$110,448 | US$1,790 more in Ohio |
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 Kentucky and Ohio to see the gap on your own number.
Kentucky
a progressive state income tax reaching 3.50%
Ohio
a progressive state income tax reaching 2.75%
Local taxes are not included, and they can change this comparison where one of the two has significant city or county income taxes.