Your retirement income deserves an honest tax forecast.
RetireSkeeter models Social Security, 401(k) distributions, pension income, dividends and property taxes — across every state — so you can see exactly what relocating will cost or save.
We do not use black-box algorithms or gated private estimates. Every calculation on RetireSkeeter is anchored in publicly available, verifiable data from trusted institutions.
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Tax burden composition
Annual dollarsMost tax-friendly states for your profile
Top 10| # | State | Income tax | Property | Sales | Total burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Wyoming | $0 | $2,610 | $1,741 | $4,351 |
| 02 | Nevada | $0 | $2,475 | $2,637 | $5,112 |
| 03 | Alaska | $0 | $4,680 | $582 | $5,262 |
| 04 | Tennessee | $0 | $3,015 | $3,056 | $6,071 |
| 05 | Georgia | $162 | $3,735 | $2,362 | $6,258 |
| 06 | Florida | $0 | $4,095 | $2,240 | $6,335 |
| 07 | Delaware | $3,861 | $2,745 | $0 | $6,606 |
| 08 | Washington | $0 | $3,915 | $3,002 | $6,917 |
| 09 | Mississippi | $1,161 | $3,555 | $2,262 | $6,978 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $1,509 | $3,735 | $1,920 | $7,164 |
Methodology: simplified 2024 state income tax rates applied after standard deduction; Social Security and retirement income exemptions applied per state rules; effective property tax rates sourced from U.S. Census ACS county averages; combined state + average local sales tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Estimates only — consult a tax professional before relocating.
Veterans Benefits by State
RetireSkeeter is working on a dedicated state-by-state guide to veteran retirement benefits — including property tax exemptions, income tax exclusions, and state-specific veterans programs. This feature is coming in the near future and will be integrated directly into your dashboard.