Minnesota
High tax burden · COL index 95
Wins 9 categories
Washington
Moderate tax burden · COL index 117
Wins 7 categories
Washington has no state income tax. Minnesota's top rate is 9.85%. Cost of living in Washington (index 117) runs 23% higher than Minnesota (index 95). The median home in Washington costs $570K vs $335K in Minnesota.
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