salaryColumbus 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
$1,611
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$91
👥 People living there
914,802
427,246
Commute to work
21.5 min
22 min
College degree
38.2%
55.5%
Own their home
44.1%
47.7%
Below poverty line
18.1%
16%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Minneapolis for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,260 | $101,630 | +61% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $39,350 | -36% in Minneapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $25,920 | -31% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $97,910 | +27% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $81,890 | +27% in Minneapolis |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $103,040 | +23% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $64,440 | $77,490 | +20% in Minneapolis |
| Pharmacist | $133,960 | $160,990 | +20% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $65,878 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 18% more in Minneapolis.