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
$1,826
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$91
👥 People living there
511,764
427,246
Commute to work
24.7 min
22 min
College degree
32.5%
55.5%
Own their home
64.4%
47.7%
Below poverty line
10.3%
16%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,750 | $101,630 | +59% in Minneapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $25,920 | -45% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $39,350 | -36% in Minneapolis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $79,730 | +35% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $61,210 | $81,890 | +34% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $97,910 | +31% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $61,170 | $77,490 | +27% in Minneapolis |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $74,060 | +23% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Mesa 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 Mesa?
About $60,875 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 2% more in Mesa.