Minnesota vs Virginia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.875%
5.3%
+1.6 pp in Minnesota
Income Tax (top rate)
9.85%
5.75%
+4.1 pp in Minnesota
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,192
$1,357
+14% in Virginia
Median Home Value
$345,600
$366,300
+6% in Virginia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$80,269
$90,685
+13% in Virginia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
47.4°F
59.9°F
+12.5°F in Virginia
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Minnesota/Virginia — 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.