Florida vs Washington
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
6.5%
+0.5 pp in Washington
Income Tax (top rate)
None
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$1,858
+50% in Washington
Median Home Value
$320,700
$912,100
+184% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$121,984
+76% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
53.5°F
+18.3°F in Florida
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/1 cities we track in Florida/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.