District of Columbia vs Minnesota
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
6.875%
+0.9 pp in Minnesota
Income Tax (top rate)
10.75%
9.85%
+0.9 pp in District of Columbia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,885
$1,192
+37% in District of Columbia
Median Home Value
$724,600
$345,600
+52% in District of Columbia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$106,287
$80,269
+24% in District of Columbia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
58.2°F
47.4°F
+10.8°F in District of Columbia
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in District of Columbia/Minnesota — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.