15 US cities where wealthy families pay the least in taxes

North of Austin, this affluent town has median value top-tier homes selling for less than $500,000, and is in a state with no income tax.

Average median household income: $76,295

Tax rate for the typical family: 0%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 3.1%

Just outside of Indianapolis, Fishers offers top tier homes under $400,000 and median six-figure incomes in a state where the cost of living is low. Even though Indiana does have state income tax, it's fairly low.

Average median household income: $101,469

Income tax rate for the typical family: 3.23%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 6.8%

Boca Raton is full of top tier homes and high incomes. Couple that with no state income tax in Florida, and it's a great place for affluent families to live comfortably.

Average median household income: $76,218

Income tax rate for the typical family: 0%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 2.3%

Newton, a suburb of Boston, Massachussetts, has low taxes and about 50% of families make more than $125,000 per year. But, a nice home will cost well over $1,200,000 here.

Average median household income: $133,853

Income tax rate for the typical family: 5.05%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 6.5%

Very near other affluent Indianapolis suburb Fishers, Carmel, Indiana is another town where residents can make their dollar stretch and buy a top-tier home for less and live well affordably.

Average median household income: $109,201

Income tax rate for the typical family: 3.23%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 6.8%

McKinney, Texas offers nice homes and low income taxes, and about a third of families earn $125,000 per year or more.

Average median household income: $87,608

Income tax rate for the typical family: 0%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 3.1%

Just across Lake Washington from Seattle, Kirkland is a suburb of affluent families in a state with no income taxes. But, it's not necessarily as affordable as other places on this list, with a median nice home costing over $1,200,000.

Average median household income: $104,319

Income tax rate for the typical family: 0%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 3%

South of Kirkland and west of Seattle, Bellevue is another city with high incomes and high home prices — but affordable taxes, even for the wealthy.

Average median household income: $105,402

Income tax rate for the typical family: 0%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 3%

This suburb of Dallas offers affordable homes and living, easy access to the city, and high median salaries on top of no state income tax.

Average median household income: $88,579

Income tax rate for the typical family: 0%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 3.1%

Outside of Houston, this affluent suburb on the bay is ideal for high-income families. Over a third of families make more than $125,000 per year, and top-tier homes go for less than $400,000.

Average median household income: $100,996

Income tax rate for the typical family: 0%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 3.1%

Pearland, Texas is another Houston suburb with high incomes and affordable living for wealthy families.

Average median household income: $102,224

Income tax rate for the typical family: 0%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 3.1%

Another Dallas suburb makes the list, with Allen, Texas in the top three. This is another Texas town with high incomes, low top-tier home prices, and over a third of residents earning more than $125,000 or more.

Average median household income: $104,132

Income tax rate for the typical family: 0%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 3.1%

This Houston suburb is an ideal place for high-earning families to enjoy low taxes, great home values, and many other families just like them — about 45% of families here make more than $125,000 per year.

Average median household income: $108,994

Income tax rate for the typical family: 0%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 3.1%

Frisco, Texas is the best place for affluent families for the US, thanks to Texas's no income tax policy and low home prices.

Average median household income: $120,701

Income tax rate for the typical family: 0%

State and local taxes for the top 1% of families: 3.1%

• More personal finance coverage
• What's the best airline credit card?
• The best cash back credit cards
• Are CDs a good investment?
• When to save money in high-yield savings
• Best rewards credit cards