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NH vs Maine, side by side.
A quick, illustrative comparison of estimated annual tax burden in New Hampshire and Maine. Enter your household's home price and income to see how the shorthand actually plays out.
The shorthand
New Hampshire has no state income tax and no sales tax, but its effective property tax rates are among the highest in the country. Maine has a graduated income tax (5.8–7.15%) and a 5.5% sales tax, but meaningfully lower property tax rates.
Which state comes out ahead depends on the ratio of home value to income — and, at the margins, on how much you spend on taxable goods.
New Hampshire
$13,300
Maine
$23,072
Difference
NH is $9,772 less per year
Based on the inputs above, and the simplifying assumptions described below.
Illustrative only. Uses statewide-average property tax rates (actual rates vary widely by town), single-filer Maine income tax brackets, and estimates sales-tax exposure at 15% of income spent on taxable goods. Excise tax, transfer tax, homestead exemption, and interest deductions are not modeled. For real decisions, consult a tax professional.