Compare taxes and see how much you save moving from Oregon to Washington
Washington has 0% state income tax while Oregon reaches 9% at $100,000 income—but the comparison is more complex than headlines suggest. A $100,000 earner pays $8,440 Oregon income tax vs $0 in Washington. However, Washington has 6.5% sales tax (up to 10.4% with local taxes) while Oregon has 0% sales tax. Property taxes are nearly identical (0.90% OR vs 0.94% WA). The Portland-Vancouver border creates unique shopping dynamics—many Vancouver, WA residents cross to Oregon for big purchases to avoid sales tax. Washington also has a 7% capital gains tax on gains over $262,000 (2026). For high earners ($150K+), Washington wins decisively. For modest earners who spend most income on taxable goods, the sales tax partially offsets income tax savings.
Top Rate
4 brackets from 4.75% to 9.9%
No Income Tax
No income tax (7% capital gains tax on high earners)
At $100,000 income:
That is $437/month back in your pocket!
| Income | OR Tax | WA Tax | Savings | 10-Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,838 | $0 | $2,838 | $28,380 |
| $75,000 | $4,543 | $0 | $4,543 | $45,430 |
| $100,000 | $5,247 | $0 | $5,247 | $52,470 |
| $150,000 | $10,197 | $0 | $10,197 | $101,970 |
| $250,000 | $20,097 | $0 | $20,097 | $200,970 |
| $500,000 | $44,847 | $0 | $44,847 | $448,470 |
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Get Matched With a CPA →At $100,000 income, you save $5,247 per year in state income tax. However, Washington has sales tax (~10% combined) while Oregon has 0%. If you spend $50,000/year on taxable goods, you'd pay ~$5,000 in WA sales tax. High earners save more; modest earners may break even.
Yes, but Oregon will tax your Oregon-sourced income. Washington residents working in Oregon pay Oregon income tax on those wages. However, you'd avoid Oregon tax on investment income, retirement income, and any remote work done from Washington. Living in Vancouver, WA and working in Portland is common but you still pay OR income tax on wages.
Washington levies a 7% tax on long-term capital gains exceeding $270,000 annually (9.9% over $1M starting 2025). It exempts real estate, retirement accounts, and certain small business sales. Oregon has no special capital gains rate—gains are taxed as regular income up to 9.9%.
In March 2026, Washington passed SB 6346 creating a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million, effective 2028. It faces legal challenges since prior court rulings found income taxes unconstitutional. For now, most residents still pay 0% income tax.