US Tools calculators
US Tools calculators build in the state-by-state differences that generic calculators can't — sales tax rates, income tax, property tax, and minimum wage all vary significantly depending on which US state you're in. Pick your state from the dropdown in each calculator to get a result based on that state's actual rates instead of a rough national average.
Rates and figures here are approximate, based on generally published data, and are clearly labeled with when they were last checked — they're a planning estimate, not an official government calculation.
Minimum Wage Calculator
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Calculate earnings at minimum wage by state.
State Sales Tax Calculator
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Calculate sales tax using each state's actual rate.
State Paycheck Calculator
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Estimate take-home pay including state income tax.
State Mortgage Calculator
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Estimate a mortgage payment using state property tax rates.
Cost of Living Calculator
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See what salary you'd need in a different state.
Frequently asked questions
Why do results change so much between states?
Because the underlying rates genuinely differ. Nine of the ten states covered here charge state income tax and one doesn't; sales tax rates range from under 7% to nearly 9%; and property tax rates vary by a factor of three or more between the lowest and highest states covered.
Are the state tax rates exact?
They're representative estimates, not exact figures. States with a genuinely flat income tax rate (like Illinois and Pennsylvania) are precise; states with progressive brackets (like California and New York) use a single representative rate rather than modeling every bracket, which each calculator's page explains.
Which states are covered?
California, Texas, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, and North Carolina — chosen for a mix of large populations and genuinely different tax situations (including the two, Texas and Florida, with no state income tax).