salaryMinneapolis is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,649
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,805
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$87,192
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,339
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$168
👥 People living there
427,246
990,138
Commute to work
22 min
27.3 min
College degree
55.5%
47.3%
Own their home
47.7%
55.8%
Below poverty line
16%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Minneapolis | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $152,100 | +287% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | $216,740 | +110% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $159,620 | $301,320 | +89% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,370 | $231,560 | +74% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $130,920 | $213,110 | +63% in San Jose |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $41,920 | +62% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $103,570 | $163,860 | +58% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $145,030 | $223,640 | +54% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minneapolis or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Minneapolis is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,649 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Minneapolis?
About $63,206 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Minneapolis or San Jose?
The typical household earns $87,192 in Minneapolis and $157,922 in San Jose, 45% more in San Jose.