Mapped: The Most Taxed States in America

Key Takeaways

• Hawaii has the highest overall tax burden, while Alaska has the lowest.
• Vermont has the highest property tax burden, while Alabama has the lowest.
• New York has the highest individual income tax burden, while eight states (including Texas, Florida, and Washington) have none.
• On average, red states have a lower tax burden than blue states.

Methodology

WalletHub ranked states by total tax burden, combining property, income, and sales taxes as a share of personal income. Data is from the Tax Policy Center (March 4, 2025).