No. 2 no more: Illinois property taxes rank highest in U.S.
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Illinois is reported to have the highest property taxes in the US. The state's combined state and local tax rate is said to top the country. Various outlets are comparing state tax rates, including property taxes, with some focusing on the 2026 rankings and others referencing 2025 data.
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