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Moving from Washington to New Jersey
A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Tech (Amazon, MS), no income tax, rainy West side. vs. Highest property taxes, wealthy suburbs, NYC + Philly access.
Washington
Capital: Olympia
Median household income $90,325 · winter low 35°F · 152 sunny days
Tech (Amazon, MS), no income tax, rainy West side.
New Jersey
Capital: Trenton
Median household income $97,126 · winter low 24°F · 207 sunny days
Highest property taxes, wealthy suburbs, NYC + Philly access.
New Jersey has an overall price level 108.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.
Summer high 86°F · Winter low 24°F · 207 sunny days/yr.
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Is it cheaper to live in New Jersey than Washington?
New Jersey's overall price level is roughly 110.5 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.8 for Washington, based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.
What's the income tax difference?
Washington tops out at 0% income tax. New Jersey tops out at 10.75%.
How long do I have to register my vehicle in New Jersey?
Most New Jersey residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.