Data Sources
| Topic | Source |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax brackets and standard deduction | IRS inflation adjustments for 2026 |
| Social Security wage base | Social Security Administration |
| State income tax | Tax Foundation and each state revenue department |
| Sales tax | Tax Foundation |
| Minimum wage | U.S. Department of Labor |
| Occupation wages | Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Regional price adjustment | Bureau of Economic Analysis |
| Mortgage rate context | Freddie Mac |
| Property tax | Tax Foundation |
What is an estimate
Home, car, medical and state salary figures are modelled: a national price or wage range multiplied by a regional index. They show the pattern between places, not a quote. State income tax on the paycheck pages uses a flat or average effective rate rather than every bracket and deduction.