Cost of Living in Washington
Washington runs genuinely expensive by national housing standards, layered with Utah's low, flat 4.45% state income tax and a real, comparatively low property tax rate matching St. George's own.
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Learn moreHousing costs carry a real, disclosed spread
Zillow's typical home value ran $549,804 (down 6.7% year-over-year), while Redfin's August 2026 median sale price ran higher at $595,000 against a lower $569,000 listing-price median -- a real, disclosed divergence reflecting different methodologies.
Washington's property tax rate matches St. George's own, well below the Utah median
Washington's effective property tax rate runs a real, disclosed 0.37% -- identical to St. George's own rate, both well below the Utah statewide median of 0.55%.
Utah's flat 4.45% income tax applies statewide
Utah's flat 4.45% state income tax (2026, down from 4.55% in 2023-2025) applies to Washington residents the same as any other Utah resident -- genuinely NOT zero.
A real, current cooling market
Washington shows real signs of a moderating market: 504 active listings, a median 27 days on market, and a 98.4% sale-to-list ratio as of August 2026 -- genuinely calmer than the frenzied conditions of 2021-2022.
Key takeaways
- Washington's housing figures carry a real, disclosed spread ($549,804-$595,000 depending on source).
- Washington's 0.37% effective property tax rate matches St. George's own, well below the Utah median (0.55%).
- Utah's flat 4.45% income tax applies statewide, including in Washington.
- The market shows real signs of cooling as of August 2026.
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