Nevada vs Utah
Nevada has no state income tax on wages. Utah has a progressive state income tax reaching 4.50%. Federal tax is identical in both, so the state layer is the whole difference.
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The difference is the state layer
Nevada levies no income tax; Utah applies a flat rate from the first dollar.
US$1,734 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of Nevada
| Gross | Nevada keeps | Utah keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$26,285 | US$25,901 | US$384 more in Nevada |
| US$60,000 | US$50,390 | US$48,656 | US$1,734 more in Nevada |
| US$100,000 | US$79,180 | US$75,646 | US$3,534 more in Nevada |
| US$150,000 | US$113,791 | US$108,007 | US$5,784 more in Nevada |
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 Nevada and Utah 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.