Austin, Texas vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 18.9% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $129,830 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Austin, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher