Florida 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)
None
9.85%
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$1,192
+3% in Florida
Median Home Value
$320,700
$345,600
+8% in Minnesota
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$80,269
+16% in Minnesota
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
47.4°F
+24.4°F in Florida
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/1 cities we track in Florida/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.