California vs Washington: taxes, cost of living, laws
California
Moderate tax burden · COL index 142
Wins 3 categories
Washington
Moderate tax burden · COL index 117
Wins 13 categories
Washington has no state income tax. California's top rate is 13.3%. Cost of living in California (index 142) runs 21% higher than Washington (index 117). The median home in California costs $790K vs $570K in Washington.
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Category wins
3
California
13
Washington
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