Oregon vs Washington
Oregon has a progressive state income tax reaching 9.90%. Washington has no state income tax on wages. Federal tax is identical in both, so the state layer is the whole difference.
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The difference is the state layer
The Portland metropolitan area straddles this border, and the gap is as stark as any in the country.
US$4,420 a year apart on US$60,000, in favour of Washington
| Gross | Oregon keeps | Washington keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$30,000 | US$24,490 | US$26,285 | US$1,795 more in Washington |
| US$60,000 | US$45,970 | US$50,390 | US$4,420 more in Washington |
| US$100,000 | US$71,260 | US$79,180 | US$7,920 more in Washington |
| US$150,000 | US$101,242 | US$113,791 | US$12,549 more in Washington |
Both use the USD, so these are the same amount of money on both sides. Figures are for a single filer and exclude cost of living, and include federal tax and payroll taxes, which are identical either side.
Both states apply the same federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Enter a salary above and switch the state selector between Oregon and Washington to see the gap on your own number.
Oregon
a progressive state income tax reaching 9.90%
Washington
no state income tax on wages
Local taxes are not included, and they can change this comparison where one of the two has significant city or county income taxes.