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Lancaster vs Washington
Lancaster and Washington
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Washington are close to the US rate in this release, 6.5 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Lancaster to Washington
In 2022-2023, 111 households filed a move from Lancaster to Washington (about 145 people, average adjusted gross income $65,937). 173 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,217 in Lancaster and $1,916 in Washington. Lancaster has a state tax on wages. Washington has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Washington is 124% of the national level for the same work, against 95% in Lancaster.
Washington averages 203 sunny days, with July highs around 89°F and January nights around 29°F. Lancaster is 194 sunny days, 87°F in July, 30°F in January. Commutes average 34 minutes in Washington and 24 in Lancaster.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 111 households moved Lancaster → Washington (about 145 people, average AGI $65,937). 173 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Lancaster and Washington changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 128 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,650–$3,100
- Container or pod
- $1,100–$2,100
- Rent a truck
- $400–$750
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Questions
Is Washington cheaper than Lancaster after tax and rent?
No. Washington leaves about $858 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,217 in Lancaster and $1,916 in Washington.
Does Washington have state income tax?
Washington is in District of Columbia, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Lancaster to Washington?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.