New Jersey vs Ohio Income Tax — 2026
A single filer earning $100,000 pays $1,867 less per year in Ohio than in New Jersey — $156 a month. New Jersey charges $4,180; Ohio charges $2,313.
Why this pair has a page: two of the largest taxing states.
The bill at every income
Single filer, standard deduction, no dependents. State income tax only.
| Gross income | New Jersey tax | Ohio tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,215 | $938 | $276 less in OH |
| $75,000 | $2,596 | $1,626 | $970 less in OH |
| $100,000 | $4,180 | $2,313 | $1,867 less in OH |
| $150,000 | $7,365 | $3,688 | $3,677 less in OH |
| $250,000 | $13,735 | $6,438 | $7,297 less in OH |
| $500,000 | $29,660 | $13,313 | $16,347 less in OH |
| $1,000,000 | $74,484 | $27,063 | $47,421 less in OH |
How the two systems differ
| New Jersey | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|
| Tax structure | Graduated | Graduated |
| Top marginal rate | 10.75% | 2.75% |
| Number of brackets | 7 | 2 |
| Standard deduction (single) | None | None |
| Personal exemption | $1,000 | $1,900 |
| Local income taxes | No | Yes |
| Capital gains | ordinary | ordinary |
| Population (2024) | 9,500,851 | 11,883,304 |
By filing status
| Filing status | New Jersey | Ohio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $4,180 | $2,313 | $1,867 less in OH |
| Married filing jointly | $2,640 | $2,261 | $378 less in OH |
| Married filing separately | $4,180 | $2,313 | $1,867 less in OH |
| Head of household | $2,695 | $2,313 | $381 less in OH |
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At $100,000 as a single filer, Ohio costs $1,867 less per year than New Jersey — $156 a month.
| New Jersey | Ohio | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State income tax | $4,180 | $2,313 | $1,867 |
| Per month | $348 | $193 | $156 |
| Effective rate | 4.18% | 2.31% | 1.87 pts |
| Marginal rate | 6.37% | 2.75% | 3.62 pts |
| Standard deduction | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Taxable income | $99,000 | $98,100 | $900 |
| Tax structure | Graduated | Graduated | |
| Local income taxes | No | Yes |
Local taxes are not included above. Ohio has localities that levy their own income tax on top of the state figure. See each state page for the rates that apply.
Full detail: New Jersey · Ohio · methodology
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What this comparison leaves out
Sources for both states
- 1.New Jersey Division of TaxationState revenue departmentNew Jersey Tax Rate Schedules - 2020 and After (linked from NJ Income Tax Rates, page updated 03/24/26)Retrieved
- 2.Tax FoundationResearch organisation (cross-check)State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025Retrieved
- 3.Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission)State statuteOhio Revised Code 5747.02 - Tax rates (effective September 30, 2025, H.B. 96)Retrieved · Division (A)(3)(c): "For taxable years beginning in 2026 and thereafter, $332.00 plus 2.75% of the amount in excess of $26,050."
- 4.Ohio Department of TaxationState revenue department2026 Ohio Estimated Income Tax Payment Worksheet and Instructions (IT 1040 ES)Retrieved · Confirms the 2026 exemption figure used ($1,900 per exemption, zero at MAGI of $500,000 or more). Its printed rate table is still the 2025 table.
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