salaryDetroit is 5% 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
$1,347
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$91
👥 People living there
638,530
427,246
Commute to work
24.8 min
22 min
College degree
18.1%
55.5%
Own their home
50.3%
47.7%
Below poverty line
32.7%
16%
Unemployment
14%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit 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 | Detroit | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $62,730 | $39,350 | -37% in Minneapolis |
| Medical Assistant | $39,410 | $52,570 | +33% in Minneapolis |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,480 | $112,630 | +33% in Minneapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $25,920 | -31% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,100 | $97,910 | +27% in Minneapolis |
| Police Officer | $78,450 | $97,190 | +24% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $63,170 | $77,490 | +23% in Minneapolis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,210 | $79,730 | +22% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Detroit is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,347 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $62,706 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 51% more in Minneapolis.