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Counties With the Biggest Tax Bill in Every State

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1. Alabama: Shelby County
> Annual taxes (family of four): $7,324
> Annual expenses (family of four): $41,153
> Median household income: $72,310
> Major city: Birmingham

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2. Alaska: Denali Borough
> Annual taxes (family of four): $8,134
> Annual expenses (family of four): $50,184
> Median household income: $81,302
> Major city: Denali Borough

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3. Arizona: Coconino County
> Annual taxes (family of four): $7,006
> Annual expenses (family of four): $41,543
> Median household income: $51,106
> Major city: Flagstaff

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4. Arkansas: Saline County
> Annual taxes (family of four): $6,007
> Annual expenses (family of four): $35,274
> Median household income: $57,632
> Major city: Little Rock

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5. California: San Mateo County
> Annual taxes (family of four): $16,661
> Annual expenses (family of four): $73,526
> Median household income: $98,546
> Major city: San Francisco

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