The following URL reveals how state and local tax rates compare across the USA and to the national median in the 50 states as well as and the District of Columbia.   State and local income taxes, as well as property taxes, impact where companies plan to locate facilities, and where people want to move to live.  The top five states, in rank order, that have the lowest taxes are 1) Wyoming, 2) Alaska, 3) Nevada, 4) Florida, and 5) South Dakota.  The worst state (highest taxes) is New York, and the next worst is California.  For more information, go to:

http://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-be-a-taxpayer/2416/#complete-rankings