New York vs North Carolina
New York has a progressive state income tax reaching 10.90%. North Carolina has a progressive state income tax reaching 3.99%. Federal tax is identical in both, so the state layer is the whole difference.
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A well-travelled move from a high-rate state to one that cut its flat rate to 3.99% for 2026.
US$758 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of North Carolina
| Gross | New York keeps | North Carolina keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$25,262 | US$25,597 | US$335 more in North Carolina |
| US$60,000 | US$47,747 | US$48,505 | US$758 more in North Carolina |
| US$100,000 | US$74,320 | US$75,699 | US$1,378 more in North Carolina |
| US$150,000 | US$105,981 | US$108,315 | US$2,333 more in North Carolina |
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 New York and North Carolina to see the gap on your own number.
New York
a progressive state income tax reaching 10.90%
North Carolina
a progressive state income tax reaching 3.99%
Local taxes are not included, and they can change this comparison where one of the two has significant city or county income taxes.