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