Louisiana
Moderate tax burden · COL index 91
Wins 7 categories
South Carolina
Moderate tax burden · COL index 93
Wins 8 categories
South Carolina's top income tax rate is 6.2% vs Louisiana's 3%. The median home in South Carolina costs $310K vs $215K in Louisiana.
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South Carolina
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