This comparison assumes a full-year resident under 65, not blind or claimed as a dependent, ordinary W-2 wages only, no pretax contributions or other income, no dependents, standard deductions, and no additional credits except California’s basic personal exemption credit. Joint filers enter combined wages. Supported wages: $40,000–$200,000.
The Nevada scenario assumes the same wages and no remaining origin-state tax obligation. Excludes federal/local taxes, payroll premiums, adjustments, itemized deductions, credits, moving costs, and other living costs. Arizona’s 2026 deduction is provisional; Colorado uses its statutory rate without later adjustments or refunds. This is a model, not an individual tax return.
Sources checked October 13, 2026: California FTB 2026 schedules · New York 2026 tables and worksheets 1, 2, 7 · Illinois exemption · Illinois rate · Colorado · Arizona deductions · Arizona rate · IRS 2026 deductions · Nevada.
Estimates are rounded for display. Consult a qualified tax professional about your own situation.