salaryColorado Springs 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
$1,901
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$91
👥 People living there
487,887
427,246
Commute to work
22.7 min
22 min
College degree
42.7%
55.5%
Own their home
60.9%
47.7%
Below poverty line
9%
16%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $60,510 | $101,630 | +68% in Minneapolis |
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $159,620 | +50% in Minneapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $25,920 | -44% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $59,210 | $81,890 | +38% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $39,350 | -38% in Minneapolis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $79,730 | +30% in Minneapolis |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $74,060 | +29% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $61,460 | $77,490 | +26% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $62,452 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 5% more in Colorado Springs.
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