> Are the sales taxes generally higher in those states, which offset the lack of income tax?
Sales and property taxes are often higher, but this (which shifts the tax burden down the income distribution compared to progressive income taxes) usually does not fully offset the lack of income tax; the no income tax states are generally low average tax burden states (but may still have higher tax burden at low-to-moderate income.)
Sales and property taxes are often higher, but this (which shifts the tax burden down the income distribution compared to progressive income taxes) usually does not fully offset the lack of income tax; the no income tax states are generally low average tax burden states (but may still have higher tax burden at low-to-moderate income.)