US States Data Analysis
The nine charts below may guide folks looking to relocate to more affordable areas in the US.
Hover over any chart to zoom in for a closer look, or click on a chart to view it in full size and then click on an area to zoom in.
State Income Tax
Which states have no income tax? Which have the lowest?
Sales Tax
Which states have no sales tax? Which have the lowest?
Property Tax
Which states have the lowest property tax?
Population
Which states have the highest population? Is the total and/or older population growing?
Tech Jobs
Which states have the most technology jobs? Are the number of jobs growing?
Monthly Rent
Which states have the lowest average monthly rent? Are the rent prices stable?
Household Annual Salary
Which states have the highest annual household salary? Are the salaries rising?
Cost of Living
Which states have the lowest Cost of Living Index? Is the cost of living stable?
Life Satisfaction
Which states have the highest Life Satisfaction Score? Is life satisfaction improving?
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Tax Foundation (2024)