Montana vs Wyoming
Montana has a progressive state income tax reaching 5.65%. Wyoming 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
Two low-population neighbours with entirely different approaches to income tax.
US$2,063 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of Wyoming
| Gross | Montana keeps | Wyoming keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$25,632 | US$26,285 | US$653 more in Wyoming |
| US$60,000 | US$48,327 | US$50,390 | US$2,063 more in Wyoming |
| US$100,000 | US$74,891 | US$79,180 | US$4,289 more in Wyoming |
| US$150,000 | US$106,677 | US$113,791 | US$7,114 more in Wyoming |
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 Montana and Wyoming 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.