New York vs Ohio Income Tax — 2026
A single filer earning $100,000 pays $2,546 less per year in Ohio than in New York — $212 a month. New York charges $4,860; 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 York tax | Ohio tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,103 | $938 | $1,165 less in OH |
| $75,000 | $3,453 | $1,626 | $1,827 less in OH |
| $100,000 | $4,860 | $2,313 | $2,546 less in OH |
| $150,000 | $7,810 | $3,688 | $4,121 less in OH |
| $250,000 | $13,962 | $6,438 | $7,524 less in OH |
| $500,000 | $31,087 | $13,313 | $17,774 less in OH |
| $1,000,000 | $65,337 | $27,063 | $38,274 less in OH |
How the two systems differ
| New York | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|
| Tax structure | Graduated | Graduated |
| Top marginal rate | 10.9% | 2.75% |
| Number of brackets | 9 | 2 |
| Standard deduction (single) | $8,000 | None |
| Personal exemption | None | $1,900 |
| Local income taxes | Yes | Yes |
| Capital gains | ordinary | ordinary |
| Population (2024) | 19,867,248 | 11,883,304 |
By filing status
| Filing status | New York | Ohio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $4,860 | $2,313 | $2,546 less in OH |
| Married filing jointly | $4,201 | $2,261 | $1,940 less in OH |
| Married filing separately | $4,860 | $2,313 | $2,546 less in OH |
| Head of household | $4,547 | $2,313 | $2,233 less in OH |
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At $100,000 as a single filer, Ohio costs $2,546 less per year than New York — $212 a month.
| New York | Ohio | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State income tax | $4,860 | $2,313 | $2,546 |
| Per month | $405 | $193 | $212 |
| Effective rate | 4.86% | 2.31% | 2.55 pts |
| Marginal rate | 5.9% | 2.75% | 3.15 pts |
| Standard deduction | $8,000 | $0 | $8,000 |
| Taxable income | $92,000 | $98,100 | $6,100 |
| Tax structure | Graduated | Graduated | |
| Local income taxes | Yes | Yes |
Local taxes are not included above. New York and Ohio have localities that levy their own income tax on top of the state figure. See each state page for the rates that apply.
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What this comparison leaves out
Sources for both states
- 1.New York State Department of Taxation and FinanceState revenue departmentInstructions for Form IT-2105, Estimated Tax Payment Voucher for Individuals (IT-2105-I, 2026) — 2026 New York State and New York City tax rate schedules and standard deduction tableRetrieved
- 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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