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State Tax Comparison Calculator (2025)

Compare income tax, capital gains tax, and take-home pay between any two US states side-by-side. Free calculator for 2021–2025.

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Comparison result

Texas comes out ahead

Texas gives you $5,055 more in annual take-home pay at $100,000 gross income.

More annual net pay

+$5,055

CA

California

State Income Tax$5,055
Effective Rate5.05%
CG Tax ($10K LTCG)$930
Annual Net Pay$73,681

TX

Texas

Best net pay
No state income tax
State Income Tax$0
Effective Rate0.00%
CG Tax ($10K LTCG)$0
Annual Net Pay$78,736

Side-by-side comparison

Taxes and annual take-home pay at a glance

Summary

Texas gives you $5,055 more in annual take-home pay at $100,000 gross income.

Texas saves you $5,055/yr in state income tax.

Texas has no state income tax.

Texas saves $930 on $10K in long-term capital gains.

You take home $5,055/yr more in Texas.

Detailed comparison

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MetricCaliforniaTexasDifference
State Income Tax$5,055$0+$5,055
Effective Rate5.05%0.00%+5.05%
Capital Gains Tax ($10K LTCG)$930$0+$930
Annual Net Pay$73,681$78,736+$5,055

Estimates are for planning purposes and don't constitute tax advice.

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