Newton, Massachusetts vs. Salem, Oregon

Tax Compare

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Taxes
  31.8% lower in Salem, Oregon
than in Newton, Massachusetts
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
Newton, MA    Salem, OR    U.S. Avg
100 = US Avg. Below 100 means cheaper. Above 100 means more expensive. About our Cost of Living Index
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Enter your income and we will give you your estimated taxes in Newton, Massachusetts, we will also give you your estimated taxes in Salem, Oregon.
Newton, MASalem, ORDifference
2019 Federal Inc. Tax$2,302$2,302 
State Income Taxes$1,459$2,528  $1,069 higher
Sales Taxes$427$0  $427 lower
Real Estate Taxes$10,220$3,990  $6,230 lower
Motor Vehicle Taxes$563$0  $563 lower
Total Taxes$14,971$8,820  $6,151 lower
Marginal Rate5.1%9.0%
Effective Rate4.4%7.7%
   Annual taxes
      Based on $60,000 income
   Social security taxes
Newton, MASalem, OR
Tax Social SecurityNoNo
Social Security Note  
   Estimated sales tax
      State level, based on annual income of $75,000
Newton, MA    Salem, OR    U.S. Avg
   Tax on food
Newton, MASalem, OR
Sales Tax On FoodNoNo
   Real estate tax
Newton, MA    Salem, OR    U.S. Avg
Assumes the local median home price and sales tax is amoritized over 13 years.
   Vehicle tax
Newton, MA    Salem, OR    U.S. Avg
Assumes a new $25,000 Honda Accord and Sales Tax is amortized over 6 years.
   Other taxes
      State level
Newton, MA    Salem, OR    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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