U.S. State Guides

StatesAtlas is building one guide for every U.S. state and the District of Columbia. Each guide covers the state’s key numbers, how its taxes work and what to do after you move there, with every figure linked to its official source. New state guides are published every week.

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California

The highest top income tax rate, Proposition 13 property taxes and the most expensive housing. Population 39.4 million.

Florida

No income tax, a 6% state sales tax and a bigger homestead exemption from 2027. Population 23.5 million.

New York

State income tax up to 10.9%, a separate New York City income tax and a state of renters. Population 20.0 million.

Pennsylvania

A 3.07% flat income tax, no tax on retirement income and local wage taxes almost everywhere. Population 13.1 million.

Texas

No income tax, sales tax up to 8.25% and higher property taxes. Population 31.7 million and growing fast.

All 50 states and D.C.

States with a published guide are linked. For the others, the paycheck calculator already covers every state while their guides are written.

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Last updated: November 5, 2026.

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