salaryCincinnati is 10% 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
$1,379
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$91
👥 People living there
311,224
427,246
Commute to work
22.4 min
22 min
College degree
41.8%
55.5%
Own their home
39.8%
47.7%
Below poverty line
25.5%
16%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Minneapolis for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $65,160 | $101,630 | +56% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $39,350 | -33% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $97,910 | +29% in Minneapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $25,920 | -29% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $81,890 | +29% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $62,240 | $77,490 | +25% in Minneapolis |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $74,060 | +23% in Minneapolis |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $103,040 | +23% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $65,947 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 35% more in Minneapolis.
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