Orlando is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,649
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,805
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$87,192
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,339
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$164
👥 People living there
427,246
319,758
Commute to work
22 min
26.2 min
College degree
55.5%
42.5%
Own their home
47.7%
39.5%
Below poverty line
16%
14.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Orlando for less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Minneapolis | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $101,630 | $55,380 | -46% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $81,890 | $50,820 | -38% in Orlando |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $35,410 | +37% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $97,190 | $63,010 | -35% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $77,490 | $51,460 | -34% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $49,750 | -33% in Orlando |
| Market Research Analyst | $97,910 | $72,860 | -26% in Orlando |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | $60,190 | -25% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minneapolis or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Minneapolis?
About $58,052 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Minneapolis or Orlando?
The typical household earns $87,192 in Minneapolis and $78,014 in Orlando, 12% more in Minneapolis.