salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,649
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,805
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$87,192
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,339
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$134
👥 People living there
427,246
180,547
Commute to work
22 min
31.5 min
College degree
55.5%
22.5%
Own their home
47.7%
58%
Below poverty line
16%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Minneapolis | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $79,160 | +101% in Ontario |
| Plumber | $101,630 | $63,920 | -37% in Ontario |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $34,800 | +34% in Ontario |
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | $133,940 | +30% in Ontario |
| Market Research Analyst | $97,910 | $69,840 | -29% in Ontario |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,370 | $169,920 | +27% in Ontario |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | $98,520 | +24% in Ontario |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,660 | $76,970 | +17% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minneapolis or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Minneapolis and Ontario cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Minneapolis?
About $60,927 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Minneapolis or Ontario?
The typical household earns $87,192 in Minneapolis and $95,923 in Ontario, 9% more in Ontario.