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…by U-Haul, in terms of one-way outmigration. Smaller net loss in 2025 than 2024. Other bottom five states were Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Illinois. Data compiled from 2.5 million+ one-way transactions
Top states for growth, Texas #1, Florida #2, followed by North Carolina and Tennessee. Top ten includes Washington, Arizona, Alabama, Georgia.
Sense a pattern?
U-Haul Growth Index: Texas Back on Top as No. 1 Growth State of 2025 | U-Haul
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Outside of no income tax and cheaper property, there is not much to gain (if anything) by moving from Cali to WA.
While the overall tax burden appears low, gas tax, fees, tolls, real estate tax (on gross $ when selling real estate), estate taxes, car tags and a hefty tax on capital gains plus additional utility fees. It’s a LONNGGG list. I’ve seen some estimates the average WA resident pays $5000 more in taxes and fees than taxpayers in other states.
On the docket is a wealth tax and sales tax. Sitting on the border of Oregon and Washington, it’s fun to watch legislatures in both states try to add a sales tax in Oregon and income tax in Washington using the same talking points.
After the largest tax increase in Washington’s history, there is still a revenue shortfall. Rather than prioritize programs, dems are out looking for more ways to generate revenue. Ugh.
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