Phoenix, Arizona vs. Big Sky, Montana

Tax Compare

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Taxes
  12.9% higher in Big Sky, Montana
than in Phoenix, Arizona
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
Phoenix, AZ    Big Sky, MT    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 Phoenix, Arizona, we will also give you your estimated taxes in Big Sky, Montana.
Phoenix, AZBig Sky, MTDifference
2019 Federal Inc. Tax$15,247$15,247 
State Income Taxes$3,318$5,846  $2,528 higher
Sales Taxes$1,779$0  $1,779 lower
Real Estate Taxes$1,620$3,440  $1,820 higher
Motor Vehicle Taxes$420$120  $300 lower
Total Taxes$22,384$24,653  $2,269 lower
Marginal Rate4.2%6.9%
Effective Rate3.3%5.9%
   Annual taxes
      Based on $60,000 income
   Social security taxes
Phoenix, AZBig Sky, MT
Tax Social SecurityNoYes
Social Security Note Taxable but amount might be different than federally taxable amount because Montana taxes some types of income that the federal does not
   Estimated sales tax
      State level, based on annual income of $75,000
Phoenix, AZ    Big Sky, MT    U.S. Avg
   Tax on food
Phoenix, AZBig Sky, MT
Sales Tax On FoodNoNo
   Real estate tax
Phoenix, AZ    Big Sky, MT    U.S. Avg
Assumes the local median home price and sales tax is amoritized over 13 years.
   Vehicle tax
Phoenix, AZ    Big Sky, MT    U.S. Avg
Assumes a new $25,000 Honda Accord and Sales Tax is amortized over 6 years.
   Other taxes
      State level
Phoenix, AZ    Big Sky, MT    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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