It depends on a ton of variables, but it can be boiled down to two: how the tax is distributed based off of various demographics, and how much total tax is levi

It depends on a ton of variables, but it can be boiled down to two: how the tax is distributed based off of various demographics, and how much total tax is levied. Unless you have some reason to believe that the tax distribution is better for you - for instance, if you save half of your paycheck and are moving to a state without income tax - then the only thing that matters is the overall level of taxation.