Washington, with its vast terrain and beautiful landscapes, has no income tax. The sales tax rate is 6.5 percent 鈥 as high as 9.5 percent in some areas. Property taxes vary by county with King County residents paying the most 鈥 around $4,507 per year and Lewis County residents paying the least 鈥攁round $474 per year. The median home value is $270,400. If you decide to make Washington your primary residence, as a person 65 and up, you could qualify for .

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A view of downtown Seattle, WA, including the iconic Space Needle building, taken from Kerry Park overlook.