Washington


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About Washington

Washington is a state located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and Canada to the north. Washington is home to majestic mountain ranges, such as Mount Rainier, numerous coastlines and islands, dense forests, and miles of rural farmland. It is known for its strong tech industry and less crowded cities like Seattle and Spokane. The capital city of Olympia is located near Puget Sound which provides access to Paradise Valley, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and Cascade Mountain Range. Washington's diverse population includes many Native American tribes and cultures from Alaska, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Agriculture plays an important role in its economy with products such as apples, wheat, hops beer grains for microbrews, wine grapes for wineries are some of top exports from this state. With its spectacular outdoor recreation spots and vibrant cities like Seattle with art galleries and music venues - there truly is something for everyone in Washington State.

Location Details

Zip Codes: 99301, 98052, 98012, 98208, 98682, 99208, 98115, 98103, 99336, 98023, 603 total
Cost of Living: 21.9% higher

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Washington Cost of Living
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$534,700
+36.8% higher than avg
$82,400
+16.2% higher than avg
$1,730 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
+17.3% higher than avg
Washington Crime
45.8 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Washington, Washington
$102,600
for a family
$57,600
for a single person
Reviews for Washington
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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Washington my whole life, and it's my home, I can't imagine living anywhere else, but it's getting so ridiculously expensive to live here... But the  More

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WA has been my home since 1996. I’ve lived in other states and travelled widely so am aware of pros / cons of other localities. Our state is green, with beautiful  More

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Over 3 years ago

I didn't think this Washington state economy was any help, it didn't tell me anything really, except for everything I knew before.  More

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