I am moving to California. How much of my gross salary will I keep after state and federal taxes are deducted?

Question

I would like to make a cost of living calculation related to getting a mortgage etc... so figuring out how the amount of salary paid in taxes and social security contribution each month is key.

Answer 1

If you follow the link below, you'll see a paycheck calculator. Be sure to select CA as the state.

Answer 2

It depends highly on your tax bracket and the number of deductions that you are going to claim on your W-4. It's about the same as your regular tax rate, if that helps. If you have a mortgage, you can probably claim an extra deduction or two. It's going to be around 20-40% depending on the things mentioned.