2.New Hampshire
New Hampshire does not tax earned income but does tax dividends and interest. And the state senate passed legislation to eliminate the investment income tax by 1% per year over five years. This will happen by the end of 2027. New Hampshire has taxes on alcohol, and its average property tax rate of 1.86% of property values is basically the third highest in the country.
It ranked the fifth state in the nation and the 38th in the nation for affordability.
On the other hand, New Hampshire spent more on education than any other state, with $17,462 per kid in 2019. When it comes to infrastructure, it received a C grade.
At $9,589 per capita in 2014, healthcare here is the ninth highest in the entire nation.
