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Cities with the lowest income tax in North America
Where your salary keeps the most โ ranked by each country's top personal income-tax rate.
The Cities with the lowest income tax in North America, ranked by Top income tax across 29 cities we track in the region. Toronto leads with 33%, ahead of Vancouver and Montreal.
RankTop income tax
- 1TorontoCanada33%
- 2VancouverCanada33%
- 3MontrealCanada33%
- 4Mexico CityMexico35%
- 5GuadalajaraMexico35%
- 6New YorkUnited States37%
- 7San FranciscoUnited States37%
- 8Los AngelesUnited States37%
- 9San DiegoUnited States37%
- 10SeattleUnited States37%
- 11BostonUnited States37%
- 12WashingtonUnited States37%
- 13ChicagoUnited States37%
- 14MiamiUnited States37%
- 15AustinUnited States37%
- 16DallasUnited States37%
- 17HoustonUnited States37%
- 18DenverUnited States37%
- 19PhoenixUnited States37%
- 20AtlantaUnited States37%
- 21PortlandUnited States37%
- 22PhiladelphiaUnited States37%
- 23NashvilleUnited States37%
- 24MinneapolisUnited States37%
- 25CharlotteUnited States37%
- 26Las VegasUnited States37%
- 27DetroitUnited States37%
- 28San AntonioUnited States37%
- 29ColumbusUnited States37%
? Frequently asked questions
Which cities top this ranking?
Toronto leads at 33%, followed by Vancouver and Montreal. The full ranking of 29 cities is listed above.
How is this ranking calculated?
We sort all 29 cities in our index by Top income tax. Figures are calibrated estimates, refreshed as we expand coverage โ a practical guide, not official statistics.
Can I compare these cities in detail?
Yes. Open any city for its cost of living, rent, taxes, visas and quality of life, or use CostTrekโs side-by-side comparison to weigh two cities against each other.