Minnesota vs Texas
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.875%
6.25%
+0.6 pp in Minnesota
Income Tax (top rate)
9.85%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,192
$1,170
+2% in Minnesota
Median Home Value
$345,600
$264,900
+23% in Minnesota
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$80,269
$67,043
+16% in Minnesota
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
47.4°F
67.2°F
+19.8°F in Texas
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/8 cities we track in Minnesota/Texas — 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.