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This Is the City Where People Have the Lowest Energy Bills

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10. Minneapolis, Minnesota
> Annual median home price: $268,100
> Mean energy burden: 3.2%

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9. Virginia Beach, Virginia
> Annual median home price: $287,400
> Mean energy burden: 3.1%

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8. Washington, District of Columbia
> Annual median home price: $618,100
> Mean energy burden: 3.0%

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7. Raleigh, North Carolina
> Annual median home price: $266,900
> Mean energy burden: 2.9%

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6. Salt Lake City, Utah
> Annual median home price: $346,100
> Mean energy burden: 2.8%

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