Washington
D+16 · Moderate tax burden · COL index 117
0%
Income Tax
347
Violent Crime / 100K
79.3
Life Expectancy
$570K
Median Home
$2,100
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
Income Tax
No income tax but 7% capital gains tax on gains over $250K
Property Tax
~$4,788/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
7% tax on long-term capital gains over $250K threshold
Housing & Cost of Living
Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Below national avg
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
Violent Crime Rate
Near national avg
Property Crime Rate
Above national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
State Healthcare Rank
Top tier
Life Expectancy
Above national avg (76.4)
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Education
K-12 Quality Rank
Top 10 nationally
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Very expensive (national avg ~$1,200)
Utilities & Daily Costs
Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Below national avg
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Top-25 US airport by passengers
Culture & Lifestyle
Urban Population
Mix of urban and rural
Restaurant Density
Religious Congregations
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
5.6/100K residents — Strong scene
Craft Distilleries
Strong spirits scene
Live Music
Seattle grunge heritage (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden); Sasquatch! Festival; Pike Brewing; Chehalis distillery corridor
Transportation
Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
Abortion Access
No gestational limit; strong state protections
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
29 tribal casinos. Card rooms legal. Sports betting via tribal casinos and retail only (no mobile).
Age of Consent
Sex Education
Sex ed required by state
Medically Accurate Required
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Bare Buns Fun Run (Spokane) · Lake Associates Naturist Club · Western Outdoor Club
Environment & Climate
Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Jobs & Economy
Job Market
+1.8% job growth · 4.4% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Top tech job market nationally
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
High remote work culture
Median Household Income
Daily Life
Gas Price (Regular)
Well above avg (+0.58 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Ground-based only; aerial/explosive banned statewide
Weather & Natural Risks
Winter Severity
Avg January high: 46°F
Summer Heat
Moderate summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Veteran Benefits
Veteran-Friendly Score
8.5% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Disabled vet property tax exemption
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
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Data is informational only. Verify with a tax professional, real estate agent, and local sources before making relocation decisions. Crime data: FBI UCR ~2022. Healthcare: Commonwealth Fund / US News ~2023. Education: Education Week ~2023. Housing: Zillow / Census ACS ~2024. Insurance: rate surveys ~2024. Sponsored links marked “Sponsored” may earn a commission. This does not affect our data or rankings.