Chicago, Illinois vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Tax Compare

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Taxes
  10.6% lower in Raleigh, North Carolina
than in Chicago, Illinois
Assumptions
  • Single, standard deduction, one exemption
  • Sales tax includes food and services
  • Real tax taxes are based on the local median home price
  • Car taxes assume a new Honda Accord costing $25,000
   Cost of living
      State level
Chicago, IL    Raleigh, NC    U.S. Avg
100 = US Avg. Below 100 means cheaper. Above 100 means more expensive. About our Cost of Living Index
   Customize Your Own Personal Estimated Taxes
Enter your income and we will give you your estimated taxes in Chicago, Illinois, we will also give you your estimated taxes in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Chicago, ILRaleigh, NCDifference
2019 Federal Inc. Tax$62,624$62,624 
State Income Taxes$12,870$13,926  $1,056 higher
Sales Taxes$5,556$3,930  $1,626 lower
Real Estate Taxes$3,570$2,620  $950 lower
Motor Vehicle Taxes$0$311  $311 higher
Total Taxes$84,620$83,411  $1,209 higher
Marginal Rate5.0%5.5%
Effective Rate4.9%5.3%
   Annual taxes
      Based on $60,000 income
   Social security taxes
Chicago, ILRaleigh, NC
Tax Social SecurityNoNo
Social Security Note  
   Estimated sales tax
      State level, based on annual income of $75,000
Chicago, IL    Raleigh, NC    U.S. Avg
   Tax on food
Chicago, ILRaleigh, NC
Sales Tax On FoodYes - Partial state tax (1.00%) but no local tax. No rebate.Yes - No state sales tax but partial local tax (2.00%). No rebate.
   Real estate tax
Chicago, IL    Raleigh, NC    U.S. Avg
Assumes the local median home price and sales tax is amoritized over 13 years.
   Vehicle tax
Chicago, IL    Raleigh, NC    U.S. Avg
Assumes a new $25,000 Honda Accord and Sales Tax is amortized over 6 years.
   Other taxes
      State level
Chicago, IL    Raleigh, NC    U.S. Avg
* grt = Gross Receipts Tax. In this state, the corporation is required to pay the gross receipts tax on each sale instead of a traditional income tax based on its earnings. The effect is that a percentage of the total revenue or gross receipts for each sale has to be paid to the state as tax. The gross receipts tax is much like a Value Added Tax, only for businesses rather than individuals. Four states impose gross receipt taxes, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.
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