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Take-home pay: New York vs New Jersey
| Salary | NY take-home | NJ take-home | Difference / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $47,488 | $48,371 | +$883 |
| $100,000 | $73,908 | $74,580 | +$672 |
| $150,000 | $105,569 | $105,796 | +$227 |
| $250,000 | $168,808 | $168,728 | −$79 |
Single filer, standard deduction, 2026 federal and state rules; local taxes excluded.
Homes and property tax
- New York: median home · property tax
- $449,800 · 1.45%
- New Jersey: median home · property tax
- $496,000 · 1.89%
Assumptions
- 2026 federal and state income tax on wages (single schedule for head of household), standard deductions; local income taxes excluded.
- Property tax uses each state's average effective rate (Census ACS); your county and city can differ a lot.
- Median home values are for owner-occupied homes statewide (Census ACS).
Frequently asked questions
How much would I save in taxes moving from New York to New Jersey?+
On a $100,000 salary (single), take-home pay changes by $672 a year: New York income tax is $4,860 and New Jersey's is $4,180 in 2026.
Are property taxes higher in New Jersey than New York?+
New Jersey's average effective property tax rate is 1.89% vs 1.45% in New York. On a $449,800 home that's $8,488 vs $6,540 a year.
Are homes cheaper in New Jersey?+
The median owner-occupied home is worth about $496,000 in New Jersey and $449,800 in New York (Census ACS).
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Uses 2026 rules and limits. Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Calculator version 1.0.0. Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (tax year 2026 inflation adjustments) · IRS Schedule 1-A (tips, overtime, car loan interest, seniors) · IRS — OBBBA deductions for working Americans and seniors · Journal of Accountancy — Social Security wage base and COLA for 2026 · IRS Instructions for Schedule A (SALT limitation worksheet) · Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 · US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Table B25103 (Median Real Estate Taxes Paid) · US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Table B25077 (Median Value, Owner-Occupied). Results are estimates for educational purposes, not financial, tax or lending advice. How we check our numbers.