Arizona vs Washington
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.6%
6.5%
+0.9 pp in Washington
Income Tax (top rate)
2.50%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,253
$1,858
+48% in Washington
Median Home Value
$364,300
$912,100
+150% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,041
$121,984
+58% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
75.1°F
53.5°F
+21.6°F in Arizona
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Arizona/Washington — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.