District of Columbia
High tax burden · COL index 152
Wins 4 categories
Washington
Moderate tax burden · COL index 117
Wins 9 categories
Washington has no state income tax. District of Columbia's top rate is 10.75%. Cost of living in District of Columbia (index 152) runs 30% higher than Washington (index 117).
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