Property taxes are rising across much of America , but where you live makes all the difference.

The median U.S. property tax bill in 2024 rose to $3,500, up 2.8% from the previous year, largely driven by surging home values and shifting local tax rates.

However, some homeowners are paying a significantly different amount due to the states they live in, according to Realtor.com .

"Tax growth varies widely state to state, including some states where tax burdens are outpacing home price growth and others where property taxes are falling even as homes appreciate in value," Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor.com, said in a statement.

West Virginia homeowners pay a median of just $728 per year, the lowest in the nation. Meanwhile, New Jersey residents face the highest median pr

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