Ohio vs Pennsylvania
Ohio has a progressive state income tax reaching 2.75%. Pennsylvania has a progressive state income tax reaching 3.07%. Federal tax is identical in both, so the state layer is the whole difference.
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The difference is the state layer
Both charge modest state rates and both allow substantial local income taxes on top.
US$974 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of Ohio
| Gross | Ohio keeps | Pennsylvania keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$26,242 | US$25,364 | US$878 more in Ohio |
| US$60,000 | US$49,522 | US$48,548 | US$974 more in Ohio |
| US$100,000 | US$77,212 | US$76,110 | US$1,102 more in Ohio |
| US$150,000 | US$110,448 | US$109,186 | US$1,262 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 Ohio and Pennsylvania to see the gap on your own number.
Ohio
a progressive state income tax reaching 2.75%
Pennsylvania
a progressive state income tax reaching 3.07%
Local taxes are not included, and they can change this comparison where one of the two has significant city or county income taxes.