States With No Income Tax — What It Actually Means for Your Paycheck
Data: 2026-Q2 · BLS · HUD · KFFNine U.S. states levy no state income tax. On a $70,000 salary, living in one saves you approximately $2,975–$6,510 per year versus a state-tax state, depending on which state you'd otherwise live in.
Alaska
$4,803/mo take-home
on $70k · COL index 127
South Dakota
$4,803/mo take-home
on $70k · COL index 96
No-tax states often offset revenue through higher property taxes or sales taxes — factor these into your full picture. A lower income tax doesn't always mean a lower overall tax burden.