salaryMinneapolis is 9% 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
$3,180
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$91
👥 People living there
228,295
427,246
Commute to work
30.3 min
22 min
College degree
63.9%
55.5%
Own their home
60.8%
47.7%
Below poverty line
5.2%
16%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $39,350 | -65% in Minneapolis |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $103,040 | -45% in Minneapolis |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $133,370 | -39% in Minneapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,860 | $25,920 | -33% in Minneapolis |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $103,570 | -31% in Minneapolis |
| Plumber | $77,880 | $101,630 | +30% in Minneapolis |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $94,310 | $65,660 | -30% in Minneapolis |
| Software Developer | $186,640 | $130,920 | -30% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Minneapolis is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,649 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $54,400 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 125% more in Fremont.