salaryMinneapolis is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,649
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,805
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$87,192
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,339
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$109
👥 People living there
427,246
754,195
Commute to work
22 min
26 min
College degree
55.5%
68.4%
Own their home
47.7%
43.7%
Below poverty line
16%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Minneapolis | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $101,090 | +157% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $57,280 | +121% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $103,570 | $146,030 | +41% in Seattle |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,660 | $85,690 | +31% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | $102,920 | +29% in Seattle |
| Software Developer | $130,920 | $167,280 | +28% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | $128,260 | +24% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $81,890 | $101,780 | +24% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minneapolis or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Minneapolis is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,649 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Minneapolis?
About $63,612 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Minneapolis or Seattle?
The typical household earns $87,192 in Minneapolis and $133,583 in Seattle, 35% more in Seattle.