salaryCleveland is 12% 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
$1,277
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$91
👥 People living there
366,097
427,246
Commute to work
22.5 min
22 min
College degree
22.4%
55.5%
Own their home
41.7%
47.7%
Below poverty line
30.6%
16%
Unemployment
10.8%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland 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 | Cleveland | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,020 | $101,630 | +61% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $39,350 | -37% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,350 | $97,910 | +37% in Minneapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $25,920 | -29% in Minneapolis |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $112,630 | +27% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $62,790 | $77,490 | +23% in Minneapolis |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,010 | $48,020 | +23% in Minneapolis |
| Cashier | $29,130 | $35,760 | +23% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $66,963 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 50% more in Minneapolis.