salaryMinneapolis is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Minneapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,666
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$91
👥 People living there
236,254
427,246
Commute to work
26.2 min
22 min
College degree
77.1%
55.5%
Own their home
41.3%
47.7%
Below poverty line
7.4%
16%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $25,920 | -44% in Minneapolis |
| Plumber | $71,860 | $101,630 | +41% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $39,350 | -41% in Minneapolis |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $103,570 | -34% in Minneapolis |
| Carpenter | $60,800 | $74,060 | +22% in Minneapolis |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $159,620 | -18% in Minneapolis |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $97,190 | +16% in Minneapolis |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | $130,920 | -15% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Minneapolis is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,649 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $57,762 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 76% more in Arlington.