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Why California ranks so low in taxpayer return on investment
May 11, 2026
That California produces the worst “return on investment” for its citizens is demonstrably true. As measured by WalletHub, California ranks 49th out of 50 states in taxpayer return on investment and the Tax Foundation rates the state 48th in tax competitiveness. It would be one thing if we were receiving value for our tax dollars but, put bluntly, we are not. The Golden State has the highest income tax rate in America as well as the highest state sales tax rate and gas tax. Even per capita property tax collections are much higher than the national average, Proposition 13 notwithstanding....