salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,760
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$91
👥 People living there
1,307,930
427,246
Commute to work
25.7 min
22 min
College degree
38.2%
55.5%
Own their home
42.4%
47.7%
Below poverty line
16.7%
16%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $61,250 | $101,630 | +66% in Minneapolis |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $74,060 | +52% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $39,350 | -39% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $81,890 | +39% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $97,910 | +30% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $59,560 | $77,490 | +30% in Minneapolis |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $48,020 | +25% in Minneapolis |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,510 | $47,320 | +23% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Dallas and Minneapolis cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $61,008 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 13% more in Minneapolis.