salaryColumbus is 17% 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
$1,314
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$91
👥 People living there
203,711
427,246
Commute to work
20.9 min
22 min
College degree
30.5%
55.5%
Own their home
50.8%
47.7%
Below poverty line
19%
16%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Minneapolis for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $47,410 | $101,630 | +114% in Minneapolis |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $97,190 | +94% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $77,490 | +66% in Minneapolis |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $74,060 | +64% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $81,890 | +61% in Minneapolis |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $159,620 | +53% in Minneapolis |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $52,570 | +46% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,080 | $97,910 | +44% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $70,432 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 28% more in Minneapolis.