South Dakota ranked among the states with lowest tax burden for 2025

Picking a place to live that aligns with your financial goals can be tricky. When it comes to selecting a location based on the amount of tax burden, it doesn’t have to be! WalletHub has done the work of comparing all 50 states to see which states offer the lowest and highest tax burden.

The results? They ranked South Dakota as the fifth lowest tax burden in the nation!

“It’s easy to be dismayed at tax time when you see just how much of your income you lose,” said Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst, in the article releasing the ranking. “Living in a state with a low tax burden can alleviate some of that stress. Some states charge no income tax or no sales tax, although all states have some form of property taxes and excise taxes.”

To see how other states compared, view the map below or click ‘read more’ below the map for more information.