Delaware ranks 39th when it comes to Best & Worst Taxpayer Return on Investment in 2019.
The ranking was compiled by the financial advice website, Wallethub.
WalletHub used 30 metrics to compare the quality and efficiency of state-government services across five categories — education, health, safety, economy, and infrastructure and pollution.
According to the report red states have a higher taxpayer return on investment, with an average ranking of 21.20, compared with 31.95 for blue states.
Delaware’s No. 39 ranking include finishing a dismal 42nd total taxes paid per capita and 24thin quality of government services. Delaware did not rank in the bottom five or top five in specific catergoies, such as violent crime or school quality.
Surprisingly enough, the state ranked No. 2 in water quality, despite waterway pollution in many areas.
Delaware is known for high personal income tax, no sales tax and low property taxes
New Hampshire ranked first in return in investment, with Hawaii at No. 50
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