Colorado vs Washington
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
2.9%
6.5%
+3.6 pp in Washington
Income Tax (top rate)
4.40%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,305
$1,858
+42% in Washington
Median Home Value
$586,700
$912,100
+55% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$85,364
$121,984
+43% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
50.2°F
53.5°F
+3.3°F in Washington
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Colorado/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.