salaryFresno is 3% 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
$1,789
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$91
👥 People living there
545,970
427,246
Commute to work
22.4 min
22 min
College degree
25.5%
55.5%
Own their home
50.1%
47.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
16%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $64,400 | $101,630 | +58% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $97,910 | +56% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $39,350 | -50% in Minneapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $25,920 | -24% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $62,580 | $77,490 | +24% in Minneapolis |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,310 | $47,320 | +20% in Minneapolis |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $133,370 | -20% in Minneapolis |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $103,040 | -18% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $61,565 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 12% more in Minneapolis.