Should I Move?
Compare your tax burden across up to three destination states. See how relocating affects state income tax, property tax, and total tax — personalized for your income, filing status, and home value.
How This Works
Step 1 — Where you live now
Enter your current state, annual income, filing status, and whether you own a home. This establishes your current tax baseline.
Step 2 — Job change details
Optionally enter a new income if you're switching jobs alongside the move. Leave blank if your income stays the same.
Step 3 — Where you might move
Select up to three destination states you're considering. The calculator compares each against your current location.
Step 4 — Your tax impact
See a side-by-side breakdown of state income tax, property tax, and total estimated tax for each option — with annual savings or costs highlighted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I save by moving to a no-income-tax state?
Savings depend on your income level and the states you're comparing. For example, moving from California (up to 13.3% state rate) to Texas (0%) on a $200,000 income could save $10,000–$15,000 per year in state income tax alone. Use this calculator to get a personalized estimate based on your actual income, filing status, and home value.
Does property tax offset income tax savings?
It can. States with no income tax — like Texas, New Jersey, and Illinois — often have some of the highest property tax rates in the country. For homeowners, higher property taxes can significantly reduce or eliminate the income tax savings from moving. This calculator accounts for both state income tax and estimated property tax so you can see your true total tax picture.
What other factors should I consider when moving states for taxes?
Beyond income and property taxes, consider: sales tax rates, cost of living differences (especially housing), quality of public services and infrastructure, healthcare access, and your personal and professional ties to each location. Tax savings can be significant, but they're just one part of the relocation decision.
Can I compare more than two destination states?
Yes. This calculator lets you compare up to three potential destination states side by side against your current state, so you can evaluate multiple options in one view.
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How this page is maintained
USTax Tools updates calculator assumptions and page copy against official source material. We publish for general educational use, not individualized tax advice.
Last reviewed
March 2026
Coverage
2025 state income tax and property tax rates
Primary sources
State tax agency publications, Tax Foundation, and IRS SALT deduction guidance