salaryAtlanta is 5% 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
$1,999
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$91
👥 People living there
505,268
427,246
Commute to work
26.5 min
22 min
College degree
59.2%
55.5%
Own their home
46.4%
47.7%
Below poverty line
16.9%
16%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $58,380 | $101,630 | +74% in Minneapolis |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $97,190 | +60% in Minneapolis |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $74,060 | +46% in Minneapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $25,920 | +40% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $81,890 | +40% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $58,970 | $77,490 | +31% in Minneapolis |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $145,030 | +30% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $97,910 | +24% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $62,857 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 6% more in Atlanta.