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Take-home pay: California vs Washington
| Salary | CA take-home | WA take-home | Difference / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $47,961 | $49,558 | +$1,597 |
| $100,000 | $72,810 | $77,793 | +$4,983 |
| $150,000 | $102,121 | $111,710 | +$9,590 |
| $250,000 | $160,912 | $180,243 | +$19,331 |
Single filer, standard deduction, 2026 federal and state rules; local taxes excluded.
Homes and property tax
- California: median home · property tax
- $759,500 · 0.71%
- Washington: median home · property tax
- $602,200 · 0.79%
Assumptions
- 2026 federal and state income tax on wages (single schedule for head of household), standard deductions; local income taxes excluded.
- Property tax uses each state's average effective rate (Census ACS); your county and city can differ a lot.
- Median home values are for owner-occupied homes statewide (Census ACS).
Frequently asked questions
How much would I save in taxes moving from California to Washington?+
On a $100,000 salary (single), take-home pay changes by $4,983 a year: California income tax is $5,070 and Washington's is $0 in 2026.
Are property taxes higher in Washington than California?+
Washington's average effective property tax rate is 0.79% vs 0.71% in California. On a $759,500 home that's $5,962 vs $5,370 a year.
Are homes cheaper in Washington?+
The median owner-occupied home is worth about $602,200 in Washington and $759,500 in California (Census ACS).
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Uses 2026 rules and limits. Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Calculator version 1.0.0. Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (tax year 2026 inflation adjustments) · IRS Schedule 1-A (tips, overtime, car loan interest, seniors) · IRS — OBBBA deductions for working Americans and seniors · Journal of Accountancy — Social Security wage base and COLA for 2026 · IRS Instructions for Schedule A (SALT limitation worksheet) · Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 · US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Table B25103 (Median Real Estate Taxes Paid) · US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Table B25077 (Median Value, Owner-Occupied). Results are estimates for educational purposes, not financial, tax or lending advice. How we check our numbers.