DFW Relocation Guide > From Washington
Moving to DFW from Washington?
Save +$8,000 (housing savings) per year with 0% state income tax (vs 0% in Washington). DFW median home: $304,500 vs $620,000 in Washington. Here's everything you need to know.
Washington vs DFW: Cost of Living
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Top DFW School Districts
#1 in Tarrant County, 99% grad rate
Fastest-growing large district, 76 campuses
Single high school, 98% grad rate
#1 public HS in TX (School for Talented & Gifted)
Highly diverse, strong international programs
Booming enrollment, brand new campuses
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Commute & Transportation
DFW spans 9,000+ sq miles. DART rail covers Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Carrollton. TRE connects Dallas ↔ Fort Worth. Most suburban commutes: 25-45 minutes by car. No rail to Frisco, Southlake, Arlington, McKinney.
Downtown Dallas
Plano: 25-40 min
Legacy West (Plano)
Frisco: 10-20 min
Las Colinas (Irving)
Coppell: 10-15 min
Fort Worth Downtown
Arlington: 20-30 min
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Washington vs DFW: Weather
Trade 200+ rainy days for 232 sunny days. DFW is drier, sunnier, and flatter. Summers are hot but winters are mild. You will miss mountains and evergreens but gain year-round outdoor time.
Job Market
DFW tech scene is booming - TI, Cisco, Samsung in Richardson, Toyota/JPMorgan in Plano. Many Seattle tech workers go remote and move to DFW for the housing savings. $620K Seattle home = $350K in Plano with better schools.
DFW Market Snapshot
Median Home
$304,500
YoY Growth
+3.2%
Avg Cap Rate
5.2-6.8%
Avg Days on Market
38 days
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Common Concerns from Washington Relocators
Both states have 0% income tax - why move?
Housing. A $620K Seattle median buys a $350K home in Plano with better schools, more space, and lower property tax than King County. Your dollar goes 40-50% further.
Will I miss the nature?
DFW has 7 major lakes, state parks within an hour, and the Hill Country is 3-4 hrs south. Not the Cascades, but plenty of outdoor recreation.
What about the tech jobs?
DFW Telecom Corridor (Richardson) has TI, Cisco, Samsung, AT&T. Many companies offer DFW offices. Remote work is extremely common here.
Working Remote?
DFW northern suburbs have AT&T Fiber (5 Gbps), Google Fiber (Plano/Allen/Frisco/McKinney), and Spectrum. Check exact availability with our Broadband & Connectivity Map.Realtor plan →
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