Minnesota vs Washington
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.875%
6.5%
+0.4 pp in Minnesota
Income Tax (top rate)
9.85%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,192
$1,858
+56% in Washington
Median Home Value
$345,600
$912,100
+164% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$80,269
$121,984
+52% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
47.4°F
53.5°F
+6.1°F in Washington
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Minnesota/Washington — 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.