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Take-home pay: Washington vs Texas
| Salary | WA take-home | TX take-home | Difference / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $49,558 | $50,390 | +$832 |
| $100,000 | $77,793 | $79,180 | +$1,387 |
| $150,000 | $111,710 | $113,791 | +$2,081 |
| $250,000 | $180,243 | $183,182 | +$2,939 |
Single filer, standard deduction, 2026 federal and state rules; local taxes excluded.
Homes and property tax
- Washington: median home · property tax
- $602,200 · 0.79%
- Texas: median home · property tax
- $313,200 · 1.31%
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 Washington to Texas?+
On a $100,000 salary (single), take-home pay changes by $1,387 a year: Washington income tax is $0 and Texas's is $0 in 2026.
Are property taxes higher in Texas than Washington?+
Texas's average effective property tax rate is 1.31% vs 0.79% in Washington. On a $602,200 home that's $7,901 vs $4,727 a year.
Are homes cheaper in Texas?+
The median owner-occupied home is worth about $313,200 in Texas and $602,200 in Washington (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.