How is this different from /higher-or-lower/?

That game has 4 tiers (population, income, education, density) and ends after one wrong guess. This one is endless and only about tax burden — pure streak-chasing, like the original higher-or-lower game format.

What counts as "tax burden"?

Combined state and local taxes as a share of income — see the full ranking and methodology at /tax/state-tax-burden-ranking/.

State Tax Higher or Lower

Guess which state has the higher tax burden. Endless — no daily limit, just chase your streak.

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How to play

You're shown a reference state's tax burden. Guess whether the next state is higher or lower.
Correct guesses keep your streak going — the new state becomes the reference for the next round.
One wrong guess ends the run. Play again immediately, no limit.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from /higher-or-lower/?: That game has 4 tiers (population, income, education, density) and ends after one wrong guess. This one is endless and only about tax burden — pure streak-chasing, like the original higher-or-lower game format.
What counts as "tax burden"?: Combined state and local taxes as a share of income — see the full ranking and methodology at /tax/state-tax-burden-ranking/.

See the full tax burden tier list →

Source: Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 2 (State-Local Tax Burdens, Calendar Year 2022).