Moving from Washington to Oregon: Costs, Distance & What to Know
Last reviewed 2026-09-07 · Next review due 2026-10-05
A typical 3-bedroom move from Washington to Oregon runs about $4,200-$6,720 nationally (use the calculator for a number based on your actual move). In the most recent Census-based year available (2024 ACS 1-year state-to-state migration flows (USAFacts page updated May 14, 2026)), about 20,400 people made this exact move — from Washington to Oregon.
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Get free quotesWho is making this move
Directional flow counts and rankings here are drawn directly from each state's own already-published, Census-sourced migration snapshot — see the Washington and Oregon moving cost hubs for the full picture of who moves in and out of each state, not just this one corridor.
- Washington → Oregon
- 20,400
- Oregon → Washington
- 32,300
Data year: 2024 ACS 1-year state-to-state migration flows (USAFacts page updated May 14, 2026)
Side by side
| Washington | Oregon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,001,020 | 4,273,586 |
| Major metro | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue MSA | Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro MSA |
| Income tax | No personal income tax | graduated rate from 4.75% to 9.9% at the top marginal bracket; Oregon has no state sales tax. Portland-area residents also pay additional local… |
See the full Washington moving cost hub and Oregon moving cost hub for each state’s complete migration, cost and relocation picture.
Typical moving costs
These are national moving-industry planning ranges scaled by home size, not Washington-to-Oregon-specific pricing — the same benchmarks used across every state hub and route page on this site. Once enough priced Washington↔Oregon city-pair corridors are live, this table can be replaced with a real corridor-specific range.
| Home size | Local | Long-distance |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $600-$1,050 | $1,250-$2,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | $800-$1,400 | $2,000-$3,200 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,100-$1,925 | $3,000-$4,800 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,400-$2,450 | $4,200-$6,720 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,800-$3,150 | $5,500-$8,800 |
| 5+ Bedroom | $2,200-$3,850 | $7,000-$11,200 |
For a number tailored to your actual move, use the moving cost calculator.
New-resident deadlines
| State | Topic | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | Driver's license | New WA residents must get a Washington driver's license within 30 days of moving to the state. |
| Washington | Vehicle registration | Vehicles must be registered in WA within 30 days of moving; a WA driver's license is required first, before a vehicle can be registered. |
| Oregon | Driver's license | New Oregon residents must get an Oregon driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency. |
| Oregon | Vehicle registration | Vehicles must be registered with Oregon DMV within 30 days of establishing Oregon residency. |
Live city-to-city routes
No published city-to-city route pages between Washington and Oregon yet — they will appear here as they publish.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to move from Washington to Oregon?
National planning ranges for a long-distance move run $4,200-$6,720 for a 3-bedroom home, scaling down to $1,250-$2,000 for a studio. These are the same national benchmarks used across every route on this site, not a Washington-Oregon-specific figure — use the moving cost calculator for a number based on your actual move.
- How many people move from Washington to Oregon each year?
About 20,400 people made this move in 2024 ACS 1-year state-to-state migration flows (USAFacts page updated May 14, 2026), per Census Bureau state-to-state migration data.
- Do I need a new driver's license after moving from Washington to Oregon?
New Oregon residents must get an Oregon driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.
- What's the income tax difference between Washington and Oregon?
Washington: No personal income tax. Oregon: graduated rate from 4.75% to 9.9% at the top marginal bracket; Oregon has no state sales tax. Portland-area residents also pay additional local….
Sources
- USAFacts — Washington state migration
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — Washington
- USAFacts/Census — Seattle, WA metro area population
- Macrotrends — Spokane metro area population
- CityPopulation.de (Census-sourced) — Kennewick-Richland metro area
- Data USA/Census — Bremerton-Silverdale metro area
- WA Dept. of Revenue — Capital gains tax
- WA Dept. of Revenue — New tiered rates for Washington's capital gains tax
