Minnesota vs Tennessee
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.875%
7%
+0.1 pp in Tennessee
Income Tax (top rate)
9.85%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,192
$1,142
+4% in Minnesota
Median Home Value
$345,600
$270,100
+22% in Minnesota
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$80,269
$63,204
+21% in Minnesota
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
47.4°F
61.3°F
+13.9°F in Tennessee
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/2 cities we track in Minnesota/Tennessee — 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.