Free Top 10 U.S. States by Per Capita State & Local Tax Burden (2020-2025) Chart
The chart presents the states with the highest per capita tax burdens between 2020 and 2025, showing a clear upward trend across all listed states. New York consistently leads, rising from $87 billion in 2020 to $98 billion in 2025, reflecting its significant state and local tax obligations. Connecticut follows with an increase from $85 billion to $96 billion, while New Jersey climbs from $83 billion to $93 billion during the same period. Massachusetts and Illinois show steady growth, reaching $92 billion and $91 billion respectively by 2025. California, a major economic hub, records an increase from $80 billion to $90 billion. States like Maryland, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Minnesota also exhibit consistent tax growth, ending between $86 billion and $88 billion. The overall pattern indicates sustained tax revenue growth driven by population, economic activity, and fiscal policies.
| Labels | 2020 (USD) | 2021 (USD) | 2022 (USD) | 2023 (USD) | 2024 (USD) | 2025 (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 87 | 89 | 91 | 94 | 96 | 98 |
| Connecticut | 85 | 87 | 89 | 92 | 94 | 96 |
| New Jersey | 83 | 85 | 87 | 89 | 91 | 93 |
| Massachusetts | 82 | 84 | 86 | 88 | 90 | 92 |
| Illinois | 81 | 83 | 85 | 87 | 89 | 91 |
| California | 80 | 82 | 84 | 86 | 88 | 90 |
| Maryland | 79 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 87 | 89 |
| Oregon | 78 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 86 | 88 |
| Rhode Island | 77 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 87 |
| Minnesota | 76 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 86 |
