Remote Worker Study
Remote Worker Tax Study 2026: How Much Could You Save by Moving?
Compare after-tax income changes for remote workers moving between common high-tax and lower-tax states.
Top 10 moves that gain the most after-tax income
| Move | Annual gain | Monthly gain |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon -> Texas | $8,017 | $668 |
| Oregon -> Florida | $8,017 | $668 |
| Oregon -> Nevada | $8,017 | $668 |
| Oregon -> Washington | $8,017 | $668 |
| Oregon -> Wyoming | $8,017 | $668 |
| Oregon -> Tennessee | $8,017 | $668 |
| Oregon -> New Hampshire | $8,017 | $668 |
| Oregon -> South Dakota | $8,017 | $668 |
| Oregon -> Alaska | $8,017 | $668 |
| California -> Texas | $7,029 | $586 |
Estimate your move
Assumes full-year residency in destination state, single filing, $100k salary, biweekly pay. Does not account for part-year returns, local taxes, or cost-of-living differences.
Cite This Study
APA:
ExactTakeHome Team. (2026). Remote Worker Tax Study 2026: Move and Save. ExactTakeHome.
https://exacttakehome.com/research/remote-worker-tax-study/
BibTeX:
@misc{exacttakehome2026remoteworkertaxstudy,
title = {Remote Worker Tax Study 2026: Move and Save},
author = {{ExactTakeHome Team}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://exacttakehome.com/research/remote-worker-tax-study/},
note = {Accessed June 2026}
}