Post columnist Marc Fisher breaks down the tax burdens of the BeltwayLand jurisdictions in today’s Raw Fisher post. My city, Alexandria, is the lowest listed. Would it surprise you that Montgomery County is the highest? At least they have something to show for it, unlike PG County which isn’t far behind its western neighbor. The District comes in third, while Fairfax County is the highest in Virginia. Arlington is fifth highest/second lowest.

Of course the downside of being the lowest taxed could be “Now Accredited” (What, they weren’t before?!) signs hanging on elementary schools in Alexandria, but truth be told, money probably isn’t the only issue there.