Arkansas
Moderate tax burden · COL index 85
Wins 6 categories
Nevada
Low tax burden · COL index 101
Wins 5 categories
Nevada has no state income tax. Arkansas's top rate is 3.9%. Cost of living in Nevada (index 101) runs 19% higher than Arkansas (index 85). The median home in Nevada costs $415K vs $195K in Arkansas.
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Arkansas
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