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Cities with the lowest income tax in North America
Where your salary keeps the most — 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 30 cities we track in the region. Toronto leads with 33%, ahead of Vancouver and Montreal.
RankTop income tax
- 1TorontoCanada33%
- 2VancouverCanada33%
- 3MontrealCanada33%
- 4Mexico CityMexico35%
- 5GuadalajaraMexico35%
- 6MonterreyMexico35%
- 7New YorkUnited States37%
- 8San FranciscoUnited States37%
- 9Los AngelesUnited States37%
- 10San DiegoUnited States37%
- 11SeattleUnited States37%
- 12BostonUnited States37%
- 13WashingtonUnited States37%
- 14ChicagoUnited States37%
- 15MiamiUnited States37%
- 16AustinUnited States37%
- 17DallasUnited States37%
- 18HoustonUnited States37%
- 19DenverUnited States37%
- 20PhoenixUnited States37%
- 21AtlantaUnited States37%
- 22PortlandUnited States37%
- 23PhiladelphiaUnited States37%
- 24NashvilleUnited States37%
- 25MinneapolisUnited States37%
- 26CharlotteUnited States37%
- 27Las VegasUnited States37%
- 28DetroitUnited States37%
- 29San AntonioUnited States37%
- 30ColumbusUnited States37%
? Frequently asked questions
Which cities top this ranking?
Toronto leads at 33%, followed by Vancouver and Montreal. The full ranking of 30 cities is listed above.
How is this ranking calculated?
We sort all 30 cities in our index by Top income tax. Figures are calibrated estimates, refreshed as we expand coverage — 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 CostTrek’s side-by-side comparison to weigh two cities against each other.