Summary
In 2026, New Hampshire ranks highest for return on investment (ROI) from taxpayer dollars, followed by Florida, according to a WalletHub analysis. The study compares state tax collections against the quality of services provided, like education, health, safety, and infrastructure.
Key Facts
- WalletHub conducted an analysis comparing state and local taxes with the quality of government services.
- New Hampshire ranks first for taxpayer ROI, benefiting from no state income tax and low crime rates.
- Florida is second, also with no state income tax and good education outcomes.
- South Dakota ranks third, noted for no income tax and efficient public spending.
- The study found the bottom five states for ROI include North Dakota, Hawaii, California, with New Mexico at the lowest.
- WalletHub also ranked states for service quality; New Hampshire, Minnesota, and Vermont were top.
- About 66% of Americans believe their current tax rates are too high, according to WalletHub’s survey.
- The analysis uses 29 metrics across different sectors to assess government services.
