Texas vs Washington
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.25%
6.5%
+0.3 pp in Washington
Income Tax (top rate)
None
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,170
$1,858
+59% in Washington
Median Home Value
$264,900
$912,100
+244% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$67,043
$121,984
+82% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
67.2°F
53.5°F
+13.7°F in Texas
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 8/1 cities we track in Texas/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.