Washington taxes — property, income, sales, retirement

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Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in Washington. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.

No state income tax on wages. 7% capital gains tax above $262k. Sales tax 6.5% (local pushes to 10%+). Modest property.
Effective property tax
0.94%
of home value/yr
Income tax (top rate)
0% (wages)
Sales tax (state)
6.50%
local adds more
SS taxed by state?
No

Property tax

Washington’s effective property tax rate is approximately 0.94% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $3,290/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.

Income tax

Top marginal rate: 0% (wages). No state income tax. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.

Sales tax

State base rate: 6.50%. Local municipal and county additions can raise the combined rate by 1-4 percentage points.

Retirement income

Social Security: Not taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Not taxed (no state income tax).

Top cities in Washington

Seattle · pop 780,995 · momentum 51

Spokane · pop 230,609 · momentum 57

Tacoma · pop 228,202 · momentum 61

Vancouver · pop 198,992 · momentum 61

Bellevue · pop 154,377 · momentum 55

Kent · pop 136,588 · momentum 55

Compare to other states: All 50 state tax overviews · All Washington cities · Best Washington cities for retirees

Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.